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Earthwalker Sunflower Seeds

Scientific name Helianthus annuus

About this variety

Earthwalker fills tall, branching stems with warm shades of copper, orange, mahogany and red around dark centers. Several blooms develop on each plant, giving the border a changing display and providing stems for late-summer bouquets. Its earthy colors pair beautifully with gold flowers and autumn foliage. Give this open-pollinated sunflower a sunny place with room to branch, and...

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Alliance of Native Seedkeepers  |  SKU: FL216
$200 USD

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50 minimum seeds per packet
Germination time

7-14 days at 65-80 F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    7-14 daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 65-80 F
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 12 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habit
    Upright or erect · Annual
  • Planting season
    Late Spring · blooms Summer/Fall · Tender
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1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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Every seed variety we sell is non-GMO.

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What to expect from Earthwalker Sunflower Seeds

Earthwalker fills tall, branching stems with warm shades of copper, orange, mahogany and red around dark centers.

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Earthwalker fills tall, branching stems with warm shades of copper, orange, mahogany and red around dark centers. Several blooms develop on each plant, giving the border a changing display and providing stems for late-summer bouquets. Its earthy colors pair beautifully with gold flowers and autumn foliage. Give this open-pollinated sunflower a sunny place with room to branch, and leave some finished heads standing for birds and the next season's seed.

Warm autumn colors on tall, branching plants.

Growing facts

  • Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
  • Maturity or display: 75-85 days to flowering
  • Mature size: 5-7.5 ft. tall; branching stems
  • Spacing: 12 in between plants; rows 24 in

About the variety

Earthwalker is an open-pollinated selection of the annual sunflower, a species native to North America and domesticated by Indigenous peoples. Its branching habit produces a succession of flowers rather than a single giant head.

Starting seed

Sow 1/2 in. deep after frost in warm soil. Sprouts in 7-14 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 24 in. Give full sun, drained soil and regular water; stake in wind.

Care through the season

Water deeply during establishment and dry weather, and leave enough space for the branches to develop. Tall plants may need staking in exposed sites. Removing spent blooms can extend the display; reserve several healthy heads if saving seed.

Harvest and use

Blooms in about 75-85 days. Cut newly opening flowers into clean water. For seed, let heads brown and dry; protect from birds. Isolate other sunflowers.

Saving seed

Annual sunflowers are insect-pollinated and readily cross with other Helianthus annuus varieties. For seed that resembles the parent population, isolate flowering varieties or use controlled pollination. Collect from several healthy plants after the heads turn brown and the seeds are full and firm. Dry thoroughly before storage.

Common problems

Birds and rodents may remove newly sown seed or ripening heads. Protect vulnerable stages with suitable mesh, keeping pollinators able to reach open flowers. Avoid saturated soil and crowded foliage; inspect for leaf spots and damaged stems.

Frequently asked questions

When will it flower?

75-85 days to flowering.

How can I keep the display healthy?

Water deeply during establishment and dry weather, and leave enough space for the branches to develop. Tall plants may need staking in exposed sites. Removing spent blooms can extend the display; reserve several healthy heads if saving seed.

Can I save seed?

Annual sunflowers are insect-pollinated and readily cross with other Helianthus annuus varieties. For seed that resembles the parent population, isolate flowering varieties or use controlled pollination. Collect from several healthy plants after the heads turn brown and the seeds are full and firm. Dry thoroughly before storage.

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2Temperature and exposureOptional microclimate detail
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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Helianthus annuus

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Full growing record

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Sow 1/2 in. deep after frost in warm soil. Sprouts in 7-14 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 24 in. Give full sun, drained soil and regular water; stake in wind.

Water deeply during establishment and dry weather, and leave enough space for the branches to develop. Tall plants may need staking in exposed sites. Removing spent blooms can extend the display; reserve several healthy heads if saving seed.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Sow 1/2 in. deep after frost in warm soil. Sprouts in 7-14 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 24 in. Give full sun, drained soil and regular water; stake in wind.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Blooms in about 75-85 days. Cut newly opening flowers into clean water. For seed, let heads brown and dry; protect from birds. Isolate other sunflowers.

Annual sunflowers are insect-pollinated and readily cross with other Helianthus annuus varieties. For seed that resembles the parent population, isolate flowering varieties or use controlled pollination. Collect from several healthy plants after the heads turn brown and the seeds are full and firm. Dry thoroughly before storage.

Uses and garden roles

Earthwalker fills tall, branching stems with warm shades of copper, orange, mahogany and red around dark centers. Several blooms develop on each plant, giving the border a changing display and providing stems for late-summer bouquets. Its earthy colors pair beautifully with gold flowers and autumn foliage. Give this open-pollinated sunflower a sunny place with room to branch, and leave some finished heads standing for birds and the next season's seed.

Blooms in about 75-85 days. Cut newly opening flowers into clean water. For seed, let heads brown and dry; protect from birds. Isolate other sunflowers.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Annual sunflowers are insect-pollinated and readily cross with other Helianthus annuus varieties. For seed that resembles the parent population, isolate flowering varieties or use controlled pollination. Collect from several healthy plants after the heads turn brown and the seeds are full and firm. Dry thoroughly before storage.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Birds and rodents may remove newly sown seed or ripening heads. Protect vulnerable stages with suitable mesh, keeping pollinators able to reach open flowers. Avoid saturated soil and crowded foliage; inspect for leaf spots and damaged stems.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
When will it flower?
75-85 days to flowering.

How can I keep the display healthy?
Water deeply during establishment and dry weather, and leave enough space for the branches to develop. Tall plants may need staking in exposed sites. Removing spent blooms can extend the display; reserve several healthy heads if saving seed.

Can I save seed?
Annual sunflowers are insect-pollinated and readily cross with other Helianthus annuus varieties. For seed that resembles the parent population, isolate flowering varieties or use controlled pollination. Collect from several healthy plants after the heads turn brown and the seeds are full and firm. Dry thoroughly before storage.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Helianthus annuus

Earthwalker is an open-pollinated selection of the annual sunflower, a species native to North America and domesticated by Indigenous peoples. Its branching habit produces a succession of flowers rather than a single giant head.

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