Helianthus - Wikipedia Helianthus ( ˌhiːliˈænθəs ) [3] is a genus comprising around 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae commonly known as sunflowers [4][5] Except for three South American species, the species of Helianthus are native to North America and Central America
10 Types of Perennial Sunflowers to Grow Year After Year - The Spruce The annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a classic summer favorite While easy to grow from seed, they must be replanted each year The genus Helianthus also includes several perennial species These are fairly long-blooming, late-season flowers, blooming in late summer through mid-autumn
Perennial Sunflower Varieties - Gardening Know How Flowers in the Helianthus genus number about 50 and include annuals, those large, sunny yellow blooms you mostly see in gardens They also include Helianthus perennial sunflower varieties Perennial sunflower plants actually make up the majority of sunflower varieties native to North America
Helianthus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Plant in the full sun for the most blooms and enjoy the flowers from late summer until the first frost Leave the seed heads standing to provide a late fall and winter food source for birds The giant sunflower H annuus is the plant that provides the seed we snack on and sunflower oil
Helianthus Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners Plant Characteristics: Helianthus boast large, radiant blooms that turn towards the sun They add a dramatic and joyful touch to gardens, and are also great for attracting birds and pollinators Ideal Growing Conditions: Sunflowers love full sun and a well-draining soil
Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) - Gardenia Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) is a tall, fast-growing annual with broad, oval to heart-shaped, roughly hairy leaves It produces huge, brilliant flowers in summer, up to 12 in across (30 cm), with yellow petals surrounding a dark chocolate central disk
How to grow Helianthus (sunflowers) - RHS Gardening Sunflowers (Helianthus), with their familiar large yellow blooms, are easy and fun to grow, for children and adults alike But why limit yourself to the traditional favourites? There’s a colourful array to choose from, in all sizes, both short-lived annuals and long-lived perennials
How to Grow and Care for Helianthus Sunflower--Garden Chronicle Sunflowers–botanical name Helianthus–are grown for their bright yellow ray florets and edible seeds There are both annual and perennial sunflowers available in a wide color range Some have smaller flowers; others have very large flower heads The Helianthus genus numbers nearly 80 species
Helianthus annuus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Helianthus annuus is native to dry plains, prairies, meadows and foothills in the western U S , Canada and northern Mexico It is a coarse, hairy, leafy, fast-growing annual that typically grows 5-10’ tall on stiff upright stalks
Helianthus - Fine Gardening Noteworthy Characteristics Showy, daisy-shaped flowers in a vast array of sunny colors, forms, and sizes Good in borders, annual beds, cutting gardens, and wildlife plantings Care Sunflowers need full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil They flower best during long, hot summers