American natives, sunflowers are grow for beauty as well as harvested for seed.
An annual plant, sunflowers have big, daisy like flower faces of bright yellow petals (and occasionally red) and brown centers that ripen into heavy heads filled with seeds.
Sunflowers grow best in locations with direct sun (6 to 8 hours per day); they prefer long, hot summers to flower well.
For indoor bouquets, cut the main stem just before its flower bud has a chance to open to encourage side blooms.
Joy says
I also love these flowers. They are such an eye stopper.