Sunflower

Name: Helianthus annuss (Asteraceae)
Common Name: Sunflower

The sunflower, a favourite of kid's gardens, is quick and easy to grow. Numerous cultivars exist and it is now possible to get multi-flowering dwarf plants that can even be grown in containers. The large seeds are edible and have a nutty flavour.

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Pictures:
Teddy Bear
Pacino

  See also:  Composite Flowers, Food plants, Culture / Germination

Full Sun Plenty of water during the growing season Tender Annual

Teddy Bear 

Name: Helianthus annuss "Teddy Bear"


Flower

Double fluffy golden yellow flowers.


Opening

Flower

Pacino 

Name: Helianthus annuss "Pacino"


Flower