The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a species of large annual forb of the daisy family Asteraceae. The common sunflower is harvested for its edible oily seeds, which are often eaten as a snack food.
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”).
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.
From the crunch of sunflower seeds to the shimmer of sunflower oil, from a happy sunflower bouquet to an immersive sunflower field, Helianthus annuus brings sunshine you can plant, harvest, and share.
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.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/growing-sunflowers-1402916-hero-bfe74d60029442f9b15ae55e8abd081c.jpg)
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are treasures of the summertime. These low-maintenance plants typically begin blooming in midsummer and can persist into early fall. The flowers, which stretch around three to six inches across on average, have a broad central disk surrounded by short, yellow petals.