Originally cultivated by Native Americans around 3,000 B.C., sunflower is a native North American plant that has become a worldwide favorite, valued for its beauty as well as its numerous uses, ...

Few flowers capture the essence of summer quite like the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With their towering stalks, golden petals, and sunny disposition — literally, thanks to their habit of turning ...

Sunflowers can either be annuals or perennials, depending on the variety you choose to plant. Annual sunflowers complete their life cycle in one season, while perennial sunflowers reappear each year.

Time-lapse of a teddy bear sunflower plant growing in 88 days. This dwarf gold sunflower variety was planted in pot from seed. It bloomed into bright golden-yellow fluffy flowers about 5 inch diameter ...

Now America's best-selling summer annual, sunflowers are varieties of Helianthus annuus, a fast-growing member of the aster family. Sunflowers often reach 10 to 12 feet tall, with seed heads up to 2 ...

Tall sunflowers make handy natural supports for climbing vegetables and flowers, and their pollen-rich blooms entice insects to pollinate crops. However, sunflowers don’t play nicely with all edible ...

Dive into the fascinating world of sunflower microgreens with this mesmerizing time-lapse video. Witness the incredible journey from seed to sprout as we showcase every stage of growth, highlighting ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas -- In his backyard, Ed Prudhomme is growing herbs and vegetables, but the true stunner is his sunflower plant, which is towering over his home. The plant is 20 feet tall. "The ...

A collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers has led to a sunflower-based meat substitute that’s high in protein ...