Botanical Name: Helianthus maximiliana 'Santa Fe'
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Common Name: Santa Fe Sunflower  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Santa Fe' is a cultivar of Maximillian Sunflower, selected by Sante Fe Greenhouses (High Counrty Gardens), for its large golden-yellow autumn flowers that form along the top half of the stems, and dense, deep green foliage. Grows about 6 to 8 feet tall and about half as wide. Makes a nice summer hedge or a statement at the back of the perennial border. Attracts butterflies, not generally enjoyed by deer or rabbits.
Grow in well drained, medium to dry, average to poor soil in full sun. It does tolerate humusy/clay soils. Drought tolerant. Cut back in late winter.