Sunflower
                           
                              Helianthus annuus
                        
                        Natives
                        (Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Helianthus annuus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Helianthus annuus | 
| Common Name: | sunflower | 
| Family: | Asteraceae | 
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, cutflowers, natives | 
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright | 
| Height: | 2 - 10 feet | 
| Spread: | 1 - 4 feet | 
| Foliage: | large 6 - 8" scratchy, pubescent leaves | 
| Flower: | large, yellow, bronze, and cream daisy-like flowers ranging in size from 3' to 14" depending on cultivar | 
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall | 
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun | 
| Water: | low water requirement | 
| Soil: | well-drained, loose, fertile soil | 
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance | 
| Native Range: | Texas North America  | 
                              
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | rapid growth rate propagation by seed  | 
                              
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to powdery mildew, aphids, and cutworms | 
| Wildlife: | attracts butterflies and birds | 
| Additional Notes: | fun plant for children to grow grown for its seed oil and edible seeds best in the back of the border due to its size and often rangy foliage  | 
                              
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