{"product_id":"sunflower-velvet-queen","title":"Sunflower Velvet Queen","description":"\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"tw:text-[16px] static-page tw:text-[#4A2604]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 days. 4-6 in. flowers in gold, brown, cream, orange, muted reds and violets, including bicolor flowers. Well-branched, sturdy, poly-headed 6-7 ft. plants. Use for cut flowers and tall borders. Small (4 g) packet has about 140 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"static-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/i\u003e unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to grow:\u003c\/b\u003e Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Full sun. Direct sow in May or June. Space 12-18” apart. Taller varieties may need staking. Early in the growth stage, place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem grows, use twine or soft ties to secure it to the stake every 6’ or so. \u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C. Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to trees or to your deck to create feeding stations.\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to fences or to your deck or suspend in trees to feed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550547431708,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0653\/3660\/files\/Velvet_ec4e3919-d7fb-44e5-9d57-eae6bf3b38fd.png?v=1793122656","url":"https:\/\/www.cultivatejax.com\/products\/sunflower-velvet-queen","provider":"Cultivate Jax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}