common sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Overview
The Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a bright and beautiful annual plant from North America, prized for its stunning yellow and orange inflorescence. With its deep green foliage, the sunflower stands up to 4 metres tall and has daisy-like petals that give it a sunny and cheerful appearance. It is incredibly versatile and easy to grow, performing well in almost all kind of soils and climate. The Common Sunflower is an attractive bee-pollinator, adding colour and texture to any garden. It is also edible and the seeds can be used in baking and other culinary purposes.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 2-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in August, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division, Grafting Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.
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