Edible Flowers

90 days. Annual. Helianthus annuus. Open Pollinated. Mongolian Giant Sunflower. The plant produces large amounts of 1 ½" sunflower seeds. A popular heirloom sunflower variety prized for its extreme size and large edible seeds, it's ideal for kids’ projects, garden focal points, competitions, bird feeding, and home seed production. The yellow flowers are enormous, grow 18" across, and produce many seeds. The plants grow 12 to 14 ft tall. It is one of the tallest sunflowers known to exist. It is one of the tallest sunflower varieties with world record heights. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower and let it dry upside down. In high-wind areas, stake the plants to protect them from wind damage. Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. It makes an interesting focal point in beds and borders. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

78 days. Helianthus annuus. Annual. Open Pollinated. Skyscraper Sunflower. This very tall plant produces heavy yields of sunflower seeds. It can grow up to 12 ft tall. This sunflower is so tall you will need a big ladder to reach it, and even then you won't be able to reach the top! The yellow flowers are humongous, 14" wide by 4" thick, with orange-to-green centers. When the backs turn yellow, cut the flower, and let it dry upside down. The seeds are edible and great for roasting. Watch for the birds who love the seed at the end of the season. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Perfect for planting along a row of fences or alongside a house or barn. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant Sunflower! Easy for kids to grow. Great for school projects. Does well in poor soil. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. A heirloom variety from the USA.