How to Grow Sunrich Orange Summer
Helianthus annuus
Your complete guide to growing Sunrich Orange Summer.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sunrich Orange Summer
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Sunrich Orange Summer
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil health
Fix nitrogen in soil to benefit sunflowers, while sunflowers provide light shade
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects while complementing sunflower height
Benefit from sunflower's tall structure for climbing support and light shade
Grows well in partial shade provided by sunflowers, maximizing garden space
Repel aphids, nematodes, and other pests that commonly attack sunflowers
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from sunflowers
Attract beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control sunflower pests
✗ Keep away from
Produce juglone toxin that inhibits sunflower growth and can cause wilting
Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt sunflower growth and development
Can overwhelm and damage sunflower stems when climbing, competing for nutrients
