The maximilian sunflower ‘Early Bird’ (helianthus maximiliani) is a compact variety that blooms earlier than the species. Floriferous in abundance, with its mini-sunflowers with nutty-tasting petals, this perennial offers roots and rhizomes whose expansion can be controlled by harvesting them. Tubers reminiscent of Jerusalem artichokes, you can enjoy them raw or cooked. Micro-seeds of sunflowers are especially useful for birds.

Harvest period: from spring to autumn.