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Helianthus maximiliani
  • Hardy to Zone 3
  • Full Sun
  • Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 100%
  • Approximately 80 seeds per packet
Regular price $5.00 CAD
Regular price Sale price $5.00 CAD
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Maximilian sunflower is an excellent multi-purpose permaculture plant. It's a late bloomer, making it an important nectar source for pollinators late in the season. It can grow up to 8 feet tall in ideal conditions, making it an excellent privacy screen or wind break. They like moist but well draining soil in full sun.

The seeds are small, but edible. The plants are quite deer resistant. The roots form a thick barrier that can keep grass from creeping into a garden. Toby Hemenway calls them a "fortress plant."

Plants eventually grow to form a patch that produces a lot of biomass useful for mulch and composting.


50% of sales from this variety go to Sovereign Seeds, an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous seed and food sovereignty in so-called Canada. 

Growing Instructions

Direct sow or plant in pots in fall or spring. No cold stratification is required.

Shipping & Returns

We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $20, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.

 

Shipping in Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-3 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally orders take longer, especially to Ontario and East.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery.

Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.

 

Shipping to the US

We now require all US shoppers to obtain a Small Lot Seed Permit before we can mail your seeds. It's free to apply and you will likely be granted the permit instantly. We appreciate if you can email us your permit as soon as you can after your purchase.

How to apply for your Small Seed Lot Import Permit:

  1. Go to https://efile.aphis.usda.gov/s/
  2. Select PPQ-587 in the dropdown menu and click "Get Started".
  3. Login and follow the instructions to obtain a permit. It's best to list "Eligible Taxa" instead of listing all the species you'd like to import so you don't need to worry about missing any species you ordered.
  4. Once you receive your permit, promptly email us 2 documents: a copy of your permit and a copy of the yellow/green shipping labels. Tell us if which USDA station you want us to send the seeds to. If not mentioned we will choose one. Our email is grow@cicadaseeds.ca
  5. We are not able to send any pepper or tomato seeds, or any live plant materials to the US due to restrictions.

After receiving your documentation, we will mail your seeds to the inspection facility. We will ship via tracked parcel, and you will receive the tracking number when your order has shipped. Orders will be mailed first to a plant inspection facility in the US, then they forward the package on to your address after inspection. This can take several weeks, depending on how long the inspection takes. Unfortunately we are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs, or for any duties or tariffs placed on your order. 

 

Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

International shipping countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page

Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option. 

 

If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.

*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars. 

Ecologically Grown

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

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Customer Reviews

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Maxe
Great Seeds and Helpful Service!

Michi is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and passionate.

I highly recommend Cicada Seeds for anyone looking to start or expand their garden. I’ll definitely be ordering again!

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Christina Weir
Great germination rate

I’ve started my astragalus seeds so far and have had a great germination rate! Very happy thank you!

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Judi Ramsden

I haven't planted them as of yet so I have no idea how they are. I've been told good things about your seeds!

Judi

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Joanne Linka
Maximillian sunflower

I have been looking for these seeds for years! So excited to have found them LOCALLY! I will be supporting this local small business in the future!