Silverleaf Sunflower Seedlings
Certified Organic
Helianthus argophyllus
Fantastic and dramatic flowers with highly contrasting silver foliage and golden blooms.
This stunning plant is native to the Texas Gulf Coast, which is better known for its petroleum than its silver and gold. But these blooms are worth their weight in any mineral resource: profuse golden flowers jut above a sea of silvery gray-green leaves on multi-faceted branches that spread far from the stem. The contrast between the blooms and the leaves is spectacular; it is hard to believe one plant can pair such striking tones together in such abundance. They are, as the artwork highlights, truly celestial.
$5.49
This item has sold out for pre-order. In-person shopping of seedlings is
available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY, 12404, beginning August 5th, 2024.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Sow seeds 2-3 per foot, then thin to 12" spacing when seedlings are established. Grows quickly, up to 15' high: may require staking to support. Plant where they will not shade out other full-sun crops. If seed heads are left on the plant, local birds will gobble up the seeds with glee.
| Days to Maturity | 60 |
|---|---|
| Planting Depth | ¾" |
| Spacing in Row | 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Height at Maturity | 96" |
| Width at Maturity | 30" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Artwork by Lachlan Herrick. Lachlan combined oil painting and digital illustration techniques to achieve the sublime beauty of this sunïìÃâower portrait. The depiction incorporates several armadillos against a subtropical skyâÃâ¬Ãâboth nods to this plant's Gulf Coast origins.