{"product_id":"sunflower-maximillian","title":"Sunflower, Maximillian","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eSunflower, Maximilian (\u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eHelianthus maximiliani\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eAlso known as Prairie Sunflower or Maximilian's Sunflower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eMaximilian Sunflower is a tall, late-season blooming native perennial that brings vertical drama, golden color, and ecological value to meadows, food forests, and prairie-style plantings. Towering up to 8 feet, this long-lived species blooms from late summer into fall, producing dozens of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that provide critical nectar for monarchs, native bees, and migrating pollinators. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and sequester carbon, making it a valuable plant for regenerative landscapes and restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eLate Blooming for Monarchs and Migrating Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eFlowering from August through October, Maximilian Sunflower is a key late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies during their fall migration. It's also a magnet for native bees, long-tongued pollinators, and beneficial insects at a time when few native plants are still blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eTall, Upright Form with Dozens of Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eEach stem produces many 3-4 inch yellow flowers arranged along the upper portion of the stalk, giving a vertical, torch-like effect in the garden. These plants can reach 6-8 feet tall, creating structure and movement in meadow plantings or large borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eProvides Seeds for Birds and Winter Habitat for Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eAfter blooming, the plants form seed heads that attract finches and other seed-eating birds. The upright stems remain standing through winter, offering shelter for overwintering insects and habitat for native bees and beneficial predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eExcellent for Restoration, Silvopasture, and Soil Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eWith its deep, fibrous roots, Maximilian Sunflower helps stabilize soil, increase organic matter, and promote resilient plant communities. It's commonly used in pasture buffers, native hedgerows, prairie restorations, and pollinator strips in regenerative farm systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eTough, Drought-Tolerant, and Long-Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eOnce established, this sunflower is highly drought-tolerant, adaptable to a range of soil conditions, and extremely low-maintenance. 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