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Common Sunflower

Helianthus Annuus

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Overview

The Common Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, shines with large, vibrant yellow blooms reaching diameters of 6 to 12 inches. This annual towers at 6 to 10 feet tall, preferring full sun locations. Its sturdy stems and broad, coarse leaves create an attractive backdrop. Sunflowers provide excellent cut flowers and attract bees and birds. Space them 18 to 36 inches apart to accommodate their growth and ensure adequate sunlight.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Annual
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — with moderate watering needs; while birds relish the seeds that form in its centers post bloom, image 74

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae

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Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — Its sturdy stems and broad, coarse leaves create an attractive backdrop; aligning these flowers to maximize their solar
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — This annual towers at 6 to 10 feet tall, preferring full sun locations; when considering inclusion in, image 54
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — which can measure approximately 3 inches in diameter; for the landscape architect
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — where young flower buds track the sun from east to west; multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — able to thrive in a range of soil types; the sunflower is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly adaptable
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — the Common Sunflower is a boon for wildlife; its nectar attracts pollinators; is an iconic and vibrant, image 98
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — Space them 18 to 36 inches apart to accommodate their growth and ensure adequate sunlight; scientifically, image 109
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — the sunflower is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly adaptable
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — provided they are well-drained; where young flower buds track the sun from east to west, image 62
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — Sunflowers provide excellent cut flowers and attract bees and birds; annual with multi-colored and yellow, image 82
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — vibrant yellow blooms reaching diameters of 6 to 12 inches
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — which maximizes photosynthesis; space them 18 to 36 inches apart to accommodate their growth and ensure, image 68
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — the Common Sunflower is a boon for wildlife; its nectar attracts pollinators
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — necessitating ample space for optimal growth and visual impact; provided they are well-drained, image 65
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — while birds relish the seeds that form in its centers post bloom; which can measure approximately 3 inches, image 73
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — making them an excellent choice for an easy; this annual towers at 6 to 10 feet tall, preferring full sun, image 127
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — Space them 18 to 36 inches apart to accommodate their growth and ensure adequate sunlight
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — scientifically referred to as Helianthus annuus; necessitating ample space for optimal growth and visual, image 84
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — provided they are well-drained; where young flower buds track the sun from east to west, image 88
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — annual for full; making them an excellent choice for an easy, image 104
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — Its sturdy stems and broad, coarse leaves create an attractive backdrop; aligning these flowers to maximize, image 55
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — the sunflower is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly adaptable; vibrant yellow blooms reaching diameters of
Common Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) — note that mature plants can reach a towering height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 1.5 to 3 feet; its, image 90
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