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Sunflower
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Cheerful flowers available in many heights and flower sizes. Most flowers are shades of yellow with a dark brown center. An excellent plant for the back of borders. Great cut flower, or leave flowers on the plant to mature for winter bird feed.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Sunflower
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Botanical name
Helianthus annuus
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Variety
na
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Zone
Grow as an annual.
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Light
Sun
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Height
4-6' (1-2 m)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Every other day
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Bloom Color
Yellow
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Bloom Time
Spring-fall
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Maintenance
Keep weed-free