Annual. Blooms late summer to fall. 6' - 10' tall. Full sun. This is the big one! Native American flower with heads up to 12" in diameter. Their faces "follow the sun." Plentiful seeds for birds and humans! Very fast growth, up to 6" a week. Drought-tolerant, long blooming.
OUTSIDE: Sow in spring after average last frost.
INSIDE: 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Start inside only if previous problems of birds eating seed.