AZTEC MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER
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Aztec Maximilian Sunflower is a composite of collections from Throckmorton, Mitchell, Hamilton, Blanco, and Bandera counties. Its adaptation to many soils and climates makes it a widely distributed forb. It is useful as forage and cover for all types of livestock and many species of wildlife. It has also been considered to have potential use as a future biofuel source. This native warm-season forb, grows 3 to 9 feet tall with several stems. A perennial, it grows new shoots from an underground “tuber” year after year. Flowers are yellow and showy in late summer to fall. Adapted to all of Texas except the Trans Pecos, Pineywoods, and the South Texas Plains. Performs well in riparian areas, lowland situations, upland prairies, well drained clays and loams, or blackland prairies. Quail and dove consume the seed while many species of birds use the growth for cover. Maximilian Sunflower can also be a good browse for deer. Maximilian Sunflower makes an attractive ornamental and provides stunning displays of vibrant yellow flowers from late September through November. Monarch butterflies frequently utilize the blooms as a food source during their autumn migration.
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Description
Aztec Maximilian Sunflower is a native, warm season perennial forb that grows 3-9’ tall from a large underground tuber. Maximilian Sunflower is found throughout the state except for the Trans Pecos and South Texas Plains. It is useful as forage for all types of livestock and many species of wildlife. Seeds are eaten by many bird species, although they are not a preferred food of most game birds. The species has also been considered to have potential use as a biofuel source. Pollinators relish the showy yellow blooms and the plant provides an important late summer through autumn nectar source across Texas, particularly for migrating monarchs.
Aztec is a composite of collections from Throckmorton, Mitchell, Hamilton, Blanco, and Bandera counties released by the USDA NRCS Knox City Plant Materials Center. It is well adapted to many soils and climates throughout the state. The release is common component of rangeland, CRP, and prairie restoration seed mixes.
Uses: Important wildlife species for its use as food and cover for deer, birds, pollinating insects, and other species. Also highly palatable to livestock.
Planting: Plant in the spring at a rate of 2 lbs. pure live seed (PLS) per acre at 3/8 to 1/2 inch deep.
Soil: Grows in a variety of soils.
Height: 3-9 feet
Type: Warm Season Perennial
Region: Texas-wide, except Trans Pecos
For more information: Aztec Maximillian Sunflower Brochure from USDA NRCS