Sunflower – Dwarf Sungold Teddy Bear
$2.50 – $22.00
The bloom season for these vibrant yellow sunflowers is summer to early fall. The “Teddy Bear” Sunflowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. They grow in a wide variety of soil types, but always require full sun. This variety of sunflower is a dwarf, only reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet. If planting outdoors, they should not be planted until after the last frost. For planting indoors, they can be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost.
*Seeding rate is 3 lbs per acre using a seed drill to plant with into spaced rows. If broadcast planting you will need 2 to 2.5 times that rate so about 6-8 lbs per acre.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
1/8 Pound | $12.00 | ||
1 Pound | $22.00 |
Scientific Name | Helianthus annuus |
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Product Type | Flower, Herb |
Color | Yellow |
Cycle | Annual |
Origin | Introduced species |
Height | 24-36" |
Germination Time | 7-21 days |
Planting Season | Spring |
Weeks to Bloom | 9 to 10 weeks |
USDA Zone | 2 to 11 |
Seeds Per Pound | 22,700 |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 3 |
Pollen/Nectar | Nectar, Pollen |
Pollinator(s) | Bats, Birds, Butterflies, Honey Bees, Native Bees |
Notes | The "Teddy Bear" Sunflowers are attractive to bees and butterflies |
Bloom Season | Summer, Fall |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |