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Sunflower

Helianthus annuus · Asteraceae

Giant golden heads track the sun on towering stems, feeding bees in flower and finches in seed. One of the most rewarding and fast plants to grow from seed with children.

At a glance

Habit: Annual
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Climate: Warm Temperate, Subtropical, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 2.5 m H × 0.5 m W
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: Summer Flowering, Autumn Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Cut Flower & Vase
Bee & Pollinator
Bird-Attracting
Edible / Productive
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 15 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 7-14 days
Best sown in: spring, summer
Seed storage life: 3 years