Helianthus annuus ‘Black Magic’ Seeds — Twilight’s Velvet Sunburst
Grow more than a flower—grow a nocturnal spectacle. ‘Black Magic’ Sunflower emerges as the enigma of the sunflower family: petals as deep as wine at midnight, centers nearly black as raven plumage—a floral illusion that transforms summer borders into spellbound theaters.
Bloom Color & Growing Grace
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Flower Hue: The petals glow in rich maroon-red tones that shift to nearly black in dim light—a warm, dark jewel that pulses with subtle depth.
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Size & Structure: A vigorous branching annual reaching 4 to 6 ft tall (approximately 1.2–1.5 m), graced with bold blooms atop robust, green-tooth-stemmed stalks.
Hardiness & Care
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USDA Hardiness: A hearty annual across Zones 2–10, with peak performance in Zones 5–9, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Garden Ease: Easy to grow, looks stunning in borders or containers, and perfect for fearless gardeners who cherish dramatic silhouettes.
Wildlife Magnet & Ecosystem Friend
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Pollinator Love: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects gather around these dark-lipped blooms—sunflowers remain nature’s perfect pollinator magnets.
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Bird Banquets: When spent, the warm-dark heads crown into bounty—seeds beloved by finches, chickadees, and other songbirds that snack through winter’s hush.
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Larval Host: The sunflower genus supports larvae of various butterflies and moths—Helianthus annuus is part of that life-sustaining circle.
Cultural Echoes & Botanical Lore
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Sunflower Legacy: From sacred aid to Indigenous American communities to modern oilseed powerhouses, sunflowers embody resilience, hope, and sunflower symbolism across cultures.
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A Spellbinding Variation: Unlike the garden’s typical gold, ‘Black Magic’ wields a somber elegance—an eight-foot tall silhouette wrapped in shadow. A modern myth reborn in bloom.
Why These Seeds Eclipse the Ordinary
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Midnight Majesty: Fully grown, each blossom is a dark gemstone—magnetizing all who pass.
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Pollinator’s Secret: A beacon in brown-black—wildlife flocks to its nectar allure.
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Bird’s Winter Gala: When the sun sets on petals, the seeds light up winter feeders.
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Cultural Contrast: A dramatic twist on sunflower tradition—blending boldness with enigma.
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No-Fuss Phenomenon: Easy from seed, towering in minutes, spellbinding for weeks.
Plant Helianthus annuus ‘Black Magic’ seeds and grow more than a flower—you’ll cultivate mystery, movement, and midnight marvel in full summer bloom.