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Can You Grow Sunflower in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Sunflowers grow in virtually any zone with a few weeks of warm weather.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in Yukon

Direct sow

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Sep 3

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Sunflower

Sunflowers are fast-growing cheerful and attract pollinators — some varieties produce edible seeds.

Direct sow after last frost in the sunniest spot available. No transplanting needed. Giant varieties need staking. Harvest seed heads when the back turns brown and seeds are firm.

Full sunflower growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.