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Can You Grow Sunflower in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

Sunflowers grow brilliantly here — they love the warm season and produce quickly.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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.

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Gardening in Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.