- Sunflower
Botanical name: helianthus annuus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 10 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: yellow/orange/red/brown/black
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: mixed flower beds
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: seeds can be harvested and consumed
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: basil, marigolds, daisies
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
