Helianthus annuus

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Common Sunflower, Perennial Sunflower, Mammoth Sunflower, Common Garden Plants, Fire Lily, Perennial Bulbs, Peruvian Lilies, China Rose, Easter Lily

The common sunflower is recognizable for its bright flower on a very tall stem. It is often grown in gardens. These flowers have been important in culture: they were worshipped by the ancient Inca people, and today, they represent eco-friendly movements. The artist Vincent van Gogh made a famous series of paintings about common sunflower. Wild versions of the plant branch out to many flower heads, but domesticated plants typically only have one.

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Common Sunflower, Perennial Sunflower, Planting Sunflowers, Grow Gorgeous, Rose Seeds, Helianthus Annuus, Sunflower Garden, Flowers Yellow, Plant Seeds

A Japanese variety, Helianthus annuus 'Taiyo' (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing, well-branched annual with large, dark green, pointed leaves and dazzling flowers. In summer, it produces large, single blossoms, up to 10 in. across (25 cm), with brilliant yellow petals surrounding a huge dark chocolate central disk. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Easy to grow and sensational at the back of a sunny border, this exquisite Sunflower makes magnificent cut…

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