Sunflower

Helianthus mollis

Helianthus mollis by Evan Barker (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

Full Sun

Moderate watering

Half-hardy

10a

USDA zone

-1°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
	Max
	Min

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

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Sunflower Overview

They will produce tall showy-flowering annuals and perennials which are grown for their large daisy-like, usually golden-yellow blooms, which are on prolonged display from mid summer to mid autumn. They have hairy often sticky leaves and tall, rough stems. May be invasive. Fully hardy. Prefers sun and well drained soil. May need staking. Propagate by seed or division in autumn or spring.

Common problems with Sunflower

pest
Slugs and Snails

How to propagate Sunflower

Division

Seed or division in autumn or spring.

Seed

Other uses of Sunflower

Grown for their large, daisy-like usually yellow flower heads.