Sunflower

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.

Companion Plants

Dianthus

Salvia

Strawflower

Plant Details

Common name

Sunflower
Botanical name

Helianthus annuus
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual.
Light

Sun
Height

4-6' (1-2 m)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Every other day
Bloom Color

Yellow
Bloom Time

Spring-fall
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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