(Annual Sunflower)

This is one of the prettier, more unusual sunflowers for cutting. The striking, small to medium-sized blooms of ‘Italian White’ have dark brown centers surrounded by creamy white petals with hints of bright yellow. It is well-branched, bushy and relatively compact. This cultivar may be listed as an annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) or a beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis ssp. cucumerifolius) cultivar but bears characteristics of both, so it is better listed as a hybrid....

(Perennial Sunflower)

Bright lemon yellow daisies cover this vigorous perennial sunflower from midsummer to early fall. Though tall, it has strong, upright stems that rarely flop. It is thought to be a hybrid between the two hardy North American species, Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) and stiff sunflower (Helianthus pauciflorus ssp. subrhomboideus). It forms a substantial clump and spreads by rhizomes, so be sure to offer ‘Lemon Queen’ lots of space.

The tall plants have broad,...

(Swamp Sunflower)

Few sunflowers can withstand moist soil as well as the tall, narrow-leaved swamp sunflower. This bushy, upright perennial originates from regions across the eastern and southeastern United States. It naturally inhabits lowlands and floodplains where soil moisture is plentiful and drainage poor. Though adapted to wet conditions, established plants will withstand periods of drought.

In the spring and summer this clump-forming plant offers tall, upright stems lined with fine, linear green leaves....

(First Light Swamp Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower)

Few sunflowers can withstand moist soil as well as the tall, narrow-leaved swamp sunflower. This bushy, upright perennial originates from regions across the eastern and southeastern United States. It naturally inhabits lowlands and floodplains where soil moisture is plentiful and drainage poor. Though adapted to wet conditions, established plants will withstand periods of drought.

In the spring and summer this clump-forming plant offers tall, upright stems lined with fine, linear green leaves....

(Annual Sunflower)

The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name. This warm season annual is uncommonly easy to grow and economically important for the production of sunflower seeds, for human consumption, cooking oil and birdseed, as well as cutflowers for the florist’s industry. It is a New World native that exists throughout the whole of North America down to Central America. Natural populations can vary widely in height but most are tall, upright...

(Annual Sunflower)

The big, bold blooms of sunflowers makes them one of the most cheerful and fun annuals for the garden. Sun loving and easy to grow, they are native throughout the whole of North America down to Central America. Sunflower ‘Ballad’ is a dwarf selection. The plants are branched with large, heart-shaped leaves that are rough and slightly hairy. The summer, daisy-like flowers are small and yellow with brown centers. Flowers may be forced through out the year in warm, frost-free zones. Ballad does not...

(Annual Sunflower)

Children love the happy blooms of ‘Big Smile.’ This super small sunflower has a stout central stem which supports substantial flowers that are surprisingly large for such a little plant. The blooms have golden petals and a brownish central eye. Like most cultivated sunflowers, it is day-neutral, which means it will bloom at any time of the year regardless of day/night length.

The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name. This...

(Annual Sunflower)

The deep russet red blooms of 'Chianti' add a warm elegance to summer bouquets. Most grow these clean, pollen-free blooms just for cutting. They are borne on medium sized, well-branched plants with long stems. Like most cultivated sunflowers, this is a day-neutral selection, which means it will bloom at any time of the year regardless of day/night length.

The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name. This warm season annual...

(Annual Sunflower)

This super dwarf sunflower was bred for the potted plant industry but is equally at home in sunny borders and children’s gardens. 'Choco Sun' is short and bushy and supports small golden sunflowers with a dark center. Like most cultivated sunflowers, it is day-neutral, which means it will bloom at any time of the year regardless of day/night length.

The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name. This warm season annual is uncommonly...

(Annual Sunflower, Chocolate Cherry Sunflower)

The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name. This warm season annual is uncommonly easy to grow and economically important for the production of sunflower seeds, for human consumption, cooking oil and birdseed, as well as cutflowers for the florist’s industry. It is a New World native that exists throughout the whole of North America down to Central America. Natural populations can vary widely in height but most are tall, upright...