Helianthus maximiliani 'Santa Fe' - MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER 'SANTA FE' (better for cooler areas or lower humidity)

Helianthus maximiliani 'Santa Fe' is a vegetatively-propagated cultivar of the native perennial Maximilian sunflower. It's a stately, clumping perennial with very showy spikes of 3," large, golden flowers in late summer and early fall.

Tolerates some drought and is a very good cut flower. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and small birds. Excellent for the background of bigger perennial borders, naturalistic plantings, bird gardens, pollinator gardens or hedges. 

Picture copyright : Matt Lavin, Commons Wikipedia. The picture shows botanical species of H. maximiliani, its cultivar 'Santa Fe' is similar, but has a denser structure and bigger flowers.

Blooming Time: August to September
Size: 6-8' tall x 3' wide clumps
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: full sun, average garden soil
Moisture Needs: dry
Origin: the native parent species H. maximiliani can be found in the majority of the US and in southern Canada (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but small birds eat the seeds
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5' deep pot