Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus Add
Common Name: Sunflower  
Plant photo of: Helianthus annuus
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Gold

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Summer

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Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Sunflowers can grow anywhere from 6-15' tall on top of thick, sturdy stems. They have large, dark green leaves with bright yellow flowers with tender petals that bloom spring to summer. The flowers need direct sunlight and a lot of water.