Sunflower Seed Collection – 6 Colorful, Pollinator-Friendly Varieties for Stunning Garden Displays

The Sunflower Seed Collection is a set of six distinctive varieties, Autumn Beauty, Dwarf Sungold, Lemon Queen, Chocolate Cherry, Black Russian, and Mexican Sunflower, spanning a wide range of colors, heights, and textures. These sun-loving annuals attract bees, butterflies, birds, and monarchs while providing excellent cut flowers and, in some varieties, edible or oil-rich seeds.

At a glance

• Varieties and heights: Autumn Beauty (5 to 8 ft), Dwarf Sungold/Teddy Bear (2 to 3 ft), Lemon Queen (5 to 7 ft), Chocolate Cherry (6 to 7 ft), Black Russian (up to 10 ft), and Mexican Sunflower/Tithonia (bushy)
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Life cycle: Annuals
• Sun: Full sun, well-drained soil
• Notes: Chocolate Cherry is low-pollen for cut arrangements; Black Russian has large, oil-rich seeds for birds or home use
• Packaging: Labeled packets with growing guidance

Best for

• Pollinator and bird-friendly gardens
• Cut-flower arrangements (Chocolate Cherry, Lemon Queen)
• Edible or oil-rich seed harvests (Black Russian)
• Containers (Dwarf Sungold) and tall garden backdrops
• Multi-height, colorful garden displays

How to grow

Sow sunflower seeds directly outdoors after the last frost. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Space plants according to variety, giving tall or branching types ample room. Water regularly during early growth and drought periods. Support may be needed for very tall varieties like Black Russian. Mexican Sunflower can be started indoors or sown directly for a bushy, floriferous planting. Cut blooms for arrangements, or leave seed heads for birds.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds with growing guidance, helping gardeners build vibrant, pollinator-rich displays.