Common Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
These tall and showy flowers are easy and fun to grow, and the seeds are great for birds. Put only one plant in each pot and provide support as the plant grows. Noxious in TX, MN, and IW.
Plant Type:
Flower
Container Friendly
Water Needs:
Low
Average
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Height: 3 - 10 ft
Spread: N/A - N/A ft
Duration:
- Annual
Season of Interest:
- Mid-Late Summer
Countries:
- United States
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (USA)
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (Canada)
- 9.3 - West-Central Semi-Arid Prairies (USA)
- 9.3 - West-Central Semi-Arid Prairies (Canada)
- 11.1 - Mediterranean California
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