Appearance: Chocolate sunflowers feature deep burgundy to almost black petals with dark centers, resembling chocolate, and bright yellow pollen that contrasts beautifully, making them unique among sunflowers. Growth: Thrives in full sun, these annuals grow to about 5-7 feet tall, needing well-drained soil. They bloom from mid to late summer, adding a dramatic flair to gardens. Aroma and Attraction: Known for their sweet, fragrance that attracts bees, butterflies, and even birds, enhancing garden biodiversity. Usage: Ideal for the back of borders, as cut flowers, or in naturalistic plantings, chocolate sunflowers can also be grown for their seeds, which while not typically eaten, add to the garden's ecological value. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Grow Chocolate Sunflowers from fresh Helianthus annuus flower seeds. Chocolate Sunflowers will grow to a mature height of 48 to 60 inches tall and will produce flowers that are 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The flowers are deep red to chocolate brown hence the name “Chocolate Sunflower”. Categorized as an annual flowering plant, this Sunflower will grow quickly, bloom profusely through the summer months and later die with the first killing frost. Sunflowers, such as this variety are very easy to establish from seeds sown directly outdoors when the weather is warm. An array of beneficial insects will adore these Sunflowers including: hummingbirds, bumblebees, butterflies and even lady bugs. For an outstanding contrast, be sure to select this variety for planting in front of a white fence. You will also find that Sunflowers make an excellent cut flower for bouquets & floral arrangements.