Mammoth Grey Striped Sunflower Seeds

Mammoth Grey Striped Sunflower Seeds grow the classic old-fashioned giant sunflower that generations have grown for birds and backyard spectacle. Extremely tall with an enormous seed head packed with large, grey-striped black oil seeds, it is a favorite for attracting wildlife and producing a generous seed crop for bird feeding. Very easy to grow, even for beginners.

At a glance

• Variety: Mammoth Grey Striped sunflower
• Type: Heirloom annual, Non-GMO
• Height: Extremely tall with a giant seed head
• Seeds: Large, grey-striped, oil-type
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
• Season: After last frost

Best for

• Bird seed and wildlife gardens
• Back-of-border height and privacy screens
• Dramatic garden focal points
• Beginner and school gardens
• Harvesting seeds for winter bird feeding

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun, planting seeds 1 inch deep and 18 to 24 inches apart. Stake in windy spots given the height. Let seed heads dry fully on the stalk in fall for birds, or cut and hang in a dry place before shelling seeds for storage.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.