1# MAMMOTH GREY SUNFLOWER SEED

Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower is a classic, large sunflower variety known for its towering height and edible seeds.

🌻 Key features

• Height: 8–12 feet tall (sometimes taller in ideal conditions)

• Flower size: Huge — often 10–14 inches across

• Petals: Bright yellow

• Center: Brown with large, striped seeds

• Seeds: Edible, gray with white stripes (great for snacking or bird feed)

🌱 Why people grow it

• Produces large amounts of sunflower seeds

• Easy to grow, even for beginners

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Creates a dramatic garden backdrop or natural screen

🌿 Growing basics

• Sun: Full sun (very important)

• Planting time: After last frost when soil is warm

• Spacing: About 12–24 inches apart

• Soil: Average soil works fine, but prefers well-drained soil

• Water: Moderate; needs regular watering while establishing

• Support: Very tall plants may need staking in windy areas

⏱ Growth timeline

• Germination: ~7–10 days

• Bloom: ~80–100 days after planting

👍 Uses

• Eating roasted sunflower seeds

• Feeding birds or livestock

• Decorative cut flowers (though heads are heavy)

• Kids love them for their giant size