With bright blooms that go all summer, sunflowers are heat-tolerant,
resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators. Harvest the seeds in
late summer and fall for a healthy snack or for the birds!
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a sizeable
daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words
helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”). The flowers come in many colors
(yellow, red, orange, maroon, brown), but they are commonly bright
yellow with brown centers that ripen into heavy heads filled with seeds.
Sunflowers make excellent cut flowers, and many attract bees, birds, and
butterflies.
Botanic name Helianthus annuus
Plant Type Flower
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Neutral to Slightly Alkaline, Slightly
Acidic to Neutral
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Multicolor, Orange, Red, Yellow
Special features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts
Songbirds
What is unique about the sunflower? Sunflowers Can
Self Pollinate
