Giant Russian Sunflowers

[Pipeoff]

Every year I plant this variety to feed birds in the Winter. They grow 10 feet high with a 12 in. Flower head. When laden with mature seeds the heads are very heavy and bend over. In fall I cut off the thick stalks at the base and hang them on tree branches. The attract several kinds of birds a few battle with each other for thier share. The seeds are expensive in the stores, so grow your own.

 

[mso489]

Smart! Instant bird feeder. My lot is a grove of oaks, so maybe not enough sun to sustain sunflowers, but might work in a few sunny patches.

 

[kcghost]

In Kansas where Sunflower is the state flower the prices are much lower.

 

[Nevaditude]

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Every year I plant this variety to feed birds in the Winter. They grow 10 feet high with a 12 in. Flower head. When laden with mature seeds the heads are very heavy and bend over. In fall I cut off the thick stalks at the base and hang them on tree branches. The attract several kinds of birds a few battle with each other for thier share. The seeds are expensive in the stores, so grow your own.

I would LOVE to see some pics of this, if you have any to share. We here at the house have lots of sunflowers, but nothing that large, I think it is a great idea.
Thanks, & be well...