- Single stem
- Annual
- Yellow
- Single
Skyscraper
Skyscraper Sunflower
Annual single stem sunflower in yellow, blooming in early summer, midsummer, and late summer. Single yellow flower heads 14 inches or more across on stalks 10 to 12 feet tall. Grown as an annual in every zone.
Cross-referenced · 4 sources
At a glance
- Flower form
- Single stem Single · 14 in (36 cm)
- Colors
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- Yellow
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer 75–90 days from sowing
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 10–12 ft (305–366 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
- Planted as
- Seed
- Botanical name
- Helianthus annuus
In the garden
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Tall single-stem sunflower grown for its height, large flower heads and jumbo seeds.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Leaf Market | Seeds | $3.29Checked Oct 14, 2026 | 7 g Packet | Check availability | |
| Gurney's | Seeds | $3.99Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pkt of Approx. 50 Seeds | Year-Round | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Skyscraper hardy in my zone?
Skyscraper is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.
Does Skyscraper need full sun?
Skyscraper grows in full sun.
When does Skyscraper bloom?
Skyscraper blooms in early summer, midsummer, and late summer, about 75–90 days from sowing.
Is Skyscraper good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Skyscraper as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
