This annual has an upright branched or unbranched stems that form a bushy habit. It has dark green heart-shaped leaves and large daisy-like yellow flowers heads appear above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 11

Helianthus annuus is naturally found from Peru in South America to Mexico growing in well drained fertile moist sandy to light clay loams with a pH 7 to 5.5 in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Sun Flower is a colourful plant that is grown in garden borders or is mass planting for commercial use. It is also grown for its flowers that are used in floral arrangements and is suitable for coastal and inland regions. The seeds are used for oil production and foliage provides excellent livestock fodder. It is fast growing and establishes in one season and grows in a wide range of climate zones. It is moderately deer resistant.ID 885

Helianthus(hay-lee-ĂNTH-us) annuus(ĂN-ew-us)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family