Hopi Black Dye Sunflower
Traditional heirloom sunflower bred by generations of Hopi farmers. One very large flower (up to a foot across) atop a 7-10 ft stalk, and then lots of smaller flowers 3"-6" across on side branches over a period of weeks. This second bloom gives you a lot of flowers just the size for bouquets. All sizes are great for seeds, birdseed, or garden enjoyment. The seeds have been used for centuries as an oil source, for food, and for dye. The hulls make a beautiful purple-black dye that has been used for foodstuffs, basketry, and clothing. Birds--including chickens--love these, and you can make a bird feeder for yourself or for gifts by simply drying the seedheads and tying on a ribbon or wire to hang them up.
Many modern hybrid sunflowers have been bred to produce no pollen, to be more profitable for the florist trade. This leaves honeybees and other pollinators without an important food source. Please plant traditional open-pollinated sunflowers like those we carry!