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- Common sunflower - Wikipedia
The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds , which are often eaten as a snack food
- Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
Sunflowers bring joy from seed to snack Let’s get growing and glowing! The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a sizeable daisy-like flower face Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”)
- Sunflower | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Sunflower, genus of nearly 70 species of herbaceous plants of the aster family Sunflowers are native primarily to North and South America, and some species are cultivated as ornamentals for their spectacular size and flower heads
- Growing Sunflowers: When to Plant and How to Grow Sunflowers - HGTV
Sunflower plants are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day No plant says summer like a sunflower The bright yellow blooms are like a smile on a stalk Growing sunflowers is easy because they’re heat tolerant, pest resistant and fast growing
- How to Grow and Care for Sunflowers - The Spruce
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are treasures of the summertime These low-maintenance plants typically begin blooming in midsummer and can persist into early fall The flowers, which stretch around three to six inches across on average, have a broad central disk surrounded by short, yellow petals
- The Weather Channel
August 4, 2025 It’s probably pretty obvious why meteorologists love sunflowers, sun is right there in the name! But there are many more reasons to love these fascinating plants, from their
- How to Grow Sunflowers Like a Pro - VERANDA
When planting sunflower seeds, place them with the right spacing as noted on seed packets, so as not to overcrowd Poke a hole in the soil and push seeds in about one inch Water regularly until the baby sprouts pop up Sunflowers are drought-tolerant once established, but water them if there’s an unusually long dry spell
- Sunflower - Helianthus annuus - Kew
First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop Colonialists brought the plant to Europe during the 16 th Century, where it proved popular as both a food and decoration
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