Black Russian Sunflower Seeds
Black Russian Sunflower Seeds
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Black Russian is a towering annual sunflower that reaches 10 feet tall with massive 8-inch flower heads of bright yellow petals. Beyond its dramatic presence, it produces an abundant crop of black oil sunflower seeds prized for bird feeding.
At a glance
- Variety: Black Russian sunflower
- Type: annual, non-GMO, single-stem
- Height: up to 10 feet
- Flower heads: about 8 inches, bright yellow
- Sun: full sun
- Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
- Planting depth: 1 inch
- Seeds per packet: minimum 30 seeds
Best for
- Back-of-border plantings and privacy screens
- Black oil seed for winter bird feeding
- Statement cut flowers
- Dramatic garden height
How to grow
Direct sow after last frost in full sun, planting seeds 1 inch deep and 18 to 24 inches apart. Stake in windy locations given the height. Leave dried seed heads on the stalk in fall for birds, or collect and store the seeds for winter feeding.
About Papaws Garden Supply
Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering quality flower and vegetable seeds for home gardeners.
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