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With the exception of Jerusalem artichokes, all domesticated sunflower varieties are annuals. There are a few wild species that are perennial.
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant, but the term "sunflower" is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants.
No, not all sunflowers produce sunflower seeds. Some varieties of sunflowers are grown for their ornamental flowers and do not produce seeds suitable for consumption.
A sunflower does not have bark.
Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Sunflower, Sinaps (Mustard), Lentils, varieties of beans, Spices
Sunflower seeds come in a variety of sizes, depending on the cultivar. Many varieties with larger seeds sizes suffer from weak and easily broken heads as it is. If they were any larger, the heads would break off and die before the seeds were fully developed.
A sunflower has 29 chromosomes
There are many varieties of sunflower. The largest ones (like Mammoth or Skyscraper) are usually 8 to 12 feet high if grown in the right conditions. Many colored varieties are only 6 to 8 feet tall. Some dwarf varieties will be only 6 inches tall!
Sunflower seeds may be empty due to poor pollination, lack of nutrients, or genetic factors. Inadequate pollination can result in empty seeds, as can nutrient deficiencies in the soil. Additionally, certain sunflower varieties may naturally produce more empty seeds.
There are several varieties of sunflower seeds. It all depends on what your favorite flower is in the group. If you plant the seed in rich organic soil, it will reward you with a beautify display, and when it is done, you'll also have a head of seeds to enjoy.
There are many varieties of sunflower, from 12" high to 12 feet high at maturity. They all start from seed in the spring, reaching maturity, blooming and going to seed in the fall. While roses can add to their size by quite a bit during one season - some canes can grow two or three feet - I would have to say that a sunflower grows faster.
15 feetCertain varieties of sunflowers grow 15 feet tall, but there are varieties that grow much shorter.