STARTS MARCH 16.
Available at the library adult checkout desk while supplies last – one per household.
Sunflowers are native, domesticated crops. The Hopi Black Dye Sunflower is a variety that has long been cultivated by the Hopi in the American Southwest. The Common Seen Project selected the Hopi Black Dye Sunflower as the 2026 Common Seed to honor both its deep history and its versatility. In addition to its traditional uses as a natural dye and food source, the plant supports pollinators, thrives in a range of garden settings, and produces seeds that nourish birds and other wildlife.
This sunflower variety grows 7–11 feet tall and produces striking bright yellow blooms up to 18 inches wide, with dark centers that mature into deep purple-black seeds. Hopi grows best when direct-
sown outdoors in full sun, 1–2 weeks after the last frost. Once mature, harvested seeds can be eaten, used for dyeing, or saved for future plantings.
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Contact: commonseedproject@gmail.com