The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, which are often eaten as a snack food. Its scientific name comes from the greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”). 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 The edible seeds are an important source of oil. Sunflowers (helianthus annuus) are treasures of the summertime
The flowers, which stretch around three to six inches across on average, have a broad central disk surrounded by short, yellow petals. One of the easiest flowers to grow, helianthus thrive in full sun and aren’t picky about soil You’re probably most familiar with the giant types that grow very tall and have oversized yellow flowers But there are many other types of sunflowers to explore. Everyone loves the sunny sunflower and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know Keep reading to learn about their history, meaning and symbolism
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. Ready to brighten up your garden with a splash of sunshine Sunflowers are the cheerful giants every home gardener needs
From towering varieties to charming miniatures, these beauties are easy to grow, attract pollinators, and even feed the birds.
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