Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
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Common Name: Common Sunflower  
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Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Sunflowers are vigorous, erect, plants with large, daisy-like flowers with central discs. Colors are from pale yellow and cream to rustic terra cotta and browns. The plants range from dwarfs only 12 inches tall to giants that can reach 10 to 12 feet. Fabulous cut flowers; edible seeds; and highly attractive to birds.