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
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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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
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.