Growing Sunflowers

The sunflower, native to the United States, is a familiar sight with its large, yellow head, tall stalk and prickly foliage. The sunflower, in many colors, sizes and flower styles, is a good...

Sunflowers are tall annuals with bright yellow flowers that resemble large daisies. They are hardy plants that are easy to grow and maintain in all sorts of soil conditions as long as they are...

Nothing says summer like sunflower blossoms nodding in the breeze and tracking the sun. Gardeners of all ages find sunflowers easy and enjoyable to grow.

There are many summer-blooming flowers: birds of paradise, carnations, daylilies, chrysanthemums, roses and hydrangeas, to mention a few. However, the most loved summer bloom may be the sunflower....

Sunflowers grow in a variety of climates. They are seen in gardens in the South and as far north as Canada. Demand for these vibrant, sun-yellow flowers has created a market for new hybrids, which...

Superbell is an easy-growing, drought-and-disease-resistant hybrid of the tiny flower Calibrachoa. Native to South America, Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells, can be found in sub-tropic and...

Stately, golden sunflowers swaying in the wind are a majestic sight. It's no wonder Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh featured these bright, bold flowers in several of his still life paintings. You...

Planting Sunflower seeds can be fun and rewarding. Sunflower seeds are grown outdoors since they are tall flowers and can grow up to 20 feet tall. I wouldn't plan on growing them indoors, however...

Sunflowers are one of the few crops that originated in North America. They are primarily grown for oil, animal feed, birdseed and snack food. Sunflowers are easy to grow, and thrive in a variety...

As far as harvests go, sunflower seeds are one of the easiest seeds to collect from your garden. However, if you've ever tried to save the seed of sunflowers--whether for eating, bird food or...

The seed of a sunflower is one of the easiest seeds to identify. It's a large seed that grows prominently from the center of the large flower, surrounded by brilliant yellow petals. Birds,...

Easy to grow sunflowers brighten the landscape with their large golden blossoms, then keep on giving by providing nutritious, delicious seeds. Birds, squirrels and small mammals love oily,...

Not only are sunflowers an attractive and striking addition to the home garden as an ornamental, they also produce edible seeds. Use the seeds as a snack, in baking or mixed in with other seeds...

Sunflowers provide cheery, beautiful blooms that we all associate with the summer. But in fact, spring is the best time to get sunflower seeds in the ground for an enjoyable show all summer long....

A sunflower is a well-known flower, and a vegetable. Sunflowers attract birds, and people can eat their seeds and use the flower's oil for cooking. There is a lot to learn about this diverse...

What we commonly refer to as a sunflower seed, the black-and-white hard-shelled item we often snack on, is referred to as the achene (fruit). The fruit wall is the shell, and the softer inner...

Big, beautiful and robust sunflowers burst on the scene telling everyone that summer is in full force. These giants stand tall and firm like spikes of sunshine wherever they grow. They add beauty...

Sunflowers are majestic tall blooms that offer beauty and nutrition at the same time. One sunflower head can contain 1,000 seeds or more. Each seed produces another plant. The seeds can be dried...

For most of us, the mere mention of sunflowers brings images of sunny yellow blooms the size of dinner plates. According to the National Sunflower Association, there are two major kinds of...

Spring is the time when most of want to start planting our flowers, fruits and vegetables. Sunflowers, are some of the most beautiful flowers around and this article provides some basic tips on...

The sunflower is an annual plant native to America. It is a beautiful, colorful and tall plant. The stem of a sunflower can grow over 15 feet high, and the flower can grow almost a foot wide....

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are annual plants native to North America that grow extraordinarily well in Colorado. This plant can withstand light frosts, and so is an excellent choice for early...

Good storage lessens the chance for mold or mildew to develop. It helps keep insects and rodents away from your sunflower seeds. It saves the bounty for your use. The harvested flower heads that...