Helianthus annuus Certified Organic Like a generous royal beauty, ‘Velvet Queen Sunflower’ (Helianthus annuus) is clothed in deep yellow/orange to orange/red velvet, bestowing gifts upon the world around her from a lofty height; pollen for the bees in spring, flowers for the people in summer and seeds for the birds in autumn. Long live the queen! Each year, the Hudson Valley Seed Company commissions contemporary artists from around the U.S. to tell the story of a particular seed variety, a unique way to celebrate seeds' diverse stories before you enjoy the harvest! · Art pack, 100 certified organic seeds · Direct sow after last frost. · Full to partial sun · 5 to 8 feet at maturity Your purchase is powerful. Not only does it help to sustain local artisans and preserve traditional arts and crafts, but it directly supports horticulture, research, and educational programmin">