Sunflower

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Cheerful flowers available in many heights and flower sizes. Most flowers are shades of yellow with a dark brown center. An excellent plant for the back of borders. Great cut flower, or leave flowers on the plant to mature for winter bird feed.

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Details

Common name

Sunflower

Botanical name

Helianthus annuus

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

sun

Height

4-6' (1-2 m)

Habit

upright

Water

every other day

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free