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Can You Grow Sunflower in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–11b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in West Virginia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 20

Dates are approximate, based on West Virginia'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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.