Cinnamon Sun trades classic sunflower yellow for smoldering cinnamon-bronze. Five-to-six-inch flowers glow against chocolate centers, clustering along sturdy, branching stalks for a richly colored screen.
The 5–7-foot plants are dramatic without being sparse: side branches supply handsome bouquet stems while the open centers feed pollinators. After flowering, leave a few seed heads for fall songbirds.
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Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
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Life cycle: Annual
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Exposure: Full sun
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Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors several weeks early
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Planting depth: 1/2 in.
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Germination: 8–10 days
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Mature height: 5–7 ft.
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Final spacing: 12–15 in.
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Approximate seed count: 20–25
Pair the warm petals with purple, blue, or cream flowers, or let a row become the garden’s burnished summer backdrop. Browse more distinctive varieties in our flower seed packets.
