{"product_id":"rg-sunflower-songbird-birds-bees","title":"‘The Birds \u0026 Bees Sunflowers’ Songbird\/Pollinator Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Birds \u0026amp; Bees Sunflowers earn their name twice over. Golden-yellow petals surround rich chocolate discs that offer pollen and nectar to bees in bloom, then ripen into oil-rich black seeds with softer shells for songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSturdy 6–8-foot plants make an animated summer backdrop, following the light and drawing wildlife into view. Sow a few successive groups for a longer season of flowers, or let the final heads stand as natural feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost or start indoors several weeks early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- seed-starting-help:2026-08-23 --\u003e\u003caside aria-label=\"Seed-starting help\" style=\"margin:1.25rem 0;padding:.9rem 1.05rem;border-left:4px solid #8467a5;background:#f8f5ef;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-starting help:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety can begin indoors or outside. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-direct-sow-flower-seeds\"\u003edirect sowing\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-flower-seeds-indoors\"\u003eindoor seed starting\u003c\/a\u003e, then check \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/when-to-start-flower-seeds\"\u003ewhen to begin in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the flowers fresh, then allow the centers to dry so birds can take over the harvest. Explore more wildlife-friendly choices in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-seed-packets\"\u003eflower seed packets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renee's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028144812091,"sku":"SWF5962","price":3.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/renee-s-garden-songbird-sunflower-the-birds-and-bees.jpg?v=1787447743","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/products\/rg-sunflower-songbird-birds-bees","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}