Common sunflower - Wikipedia 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
Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers 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 | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica 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
Sunflower - Helianthus annuus | Kew First domesticated from its wild ancestor over 5,000 years ago by Native American peoples in the south-west of North America, the sunflower is both an elegant ornamental and a crucial food crop
Growing Sunflowers: When to Plant and How to Grow Sunflowers - HGTV Sunflower plants are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day No plant says summer like a sunflower The bright yellow blooms are like a smile on a stalk Growing sunflowers is easy because they’re heat tolerant, pest resistant and fast growing
How to Grow and Care for Sunflowers - The Spruce 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
Growing Sunflowers: The Complete Guide to Sunflower Care - Garden Design 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
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): Benefits, Uses, Varieties, Care 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
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 The best-known species is the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) [6] This and other