(Sunflower)

Plants in the genus Helianthus are commonly called “sunflowers” for their large, cheerful daisies that track the sun. There are around 70 species in this genus. They are naturally distributed across North and Central America and grow in a wide variety of locations, from open sunny meadows and uplands to boggy areas and swamps. In the garden, they are grown for their showy flowers; the most common species being the annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus), which is also grown as a crop...

(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 colorful sunflowers in this mix offer lots of harvest colors. The plants in this Ernst Benary mix grow to a medium height, are well-branched and sturdy. Staking is advised for plants grown in open areas with high winds.

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, cooking oil and cutflowers. It is a New World...

(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...

(Annual Sunflower, Claret Sunflower)

Claret sunflowers are deepest chocolate red with nearly black centers. These long-stemmed flowers are borne on medium sized, well-branched plants. Like most new 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 is uncommonly easy to grow and economically important for the...