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Sunflowers

The Sunflower, Helianthus annuus is an annual flower of the Americas best known for its bright yellow petals and delicious seeds.

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Can a sunflower come back to life?

If a sunflower dies, it will come back to life in the seeds that have fallen out of the flower head. The individual is gone forever, but as long as you have one or more seeds, you've got yourself next year's sunflower (Helianthus annuus).

Why do sunflowrs grow big?

Not all sunflowers grow big; there are a number of hybrid dwarf varieties. The ones that do grow big do so to get more sunlight. Growing tall is an adaptation to get more sunlight than competing plants.

When is it growing season for sunflowers?

plant seeds in the mid spring for late summer flowers

How long will a mammoth Russian sunflower take to grow?

Approximately 90 days, depending on climactic conditions.

Why are commercial sunflower seeds that are still in their shells not referred to as seeds?

A sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower. The seed is referred to as a achene when it is inside of its shell or pericarp.

Do you grow sunflowers inside or outside?

if you think about it, it's in the name sun. They need to grow outside to get to the sun.

but you can grow them inside to.just put them by a window that has alot of sun

What do sunflowers represent?

Sunflowers can represent whatever you want them to represent. They have been used for everything from veganism to peace to the Green movement to an optimistic outlook on like.

Do sunflowers grow in Maryland?

Yes, it is possible to grow sunflowers in Maryland. However, they require full sun exposure.

Why is the sunflower Kansas state flower?

The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas because the state is heavily populated with the flower. The sunflower become the state flower in 1903.

What is the meaning behind Vincent Van Goghs painting sunflowers?

the meaning behind Vincent van goghs painting sunflowers is that he shows his emotions that how he feels

Where in a sunflower are sugar molecules produced?

As in all plants in the chloroplasts in cells. Most of this happens in the leaves, but can occur in any green part of the plant.

What is the sunflower capital?

Ligao is the Sunflower Capital of the Philippines. Altona is the Sunflower Capital of Canada. Hearne is the Sunflower Capital of Texas.

How do you plant sunflowers in a plastic cup?

It really is as simple as putting some dirt in the cup, bury the seeds, and water.

Do sunflowers grow in the alpine biome?

A biome is a complex interaction of plants and animals of a specific location. The alpine biome is at an altitude of 10,000 feet or more. It is a cold and harsh place to live. There are perennial sunflowers (Hymenoxys grandiflora) that have adapted to these conditions and grow during the summer (June through October) in the heatwave of 10-15F. These sunflowers look more like large-headed yellow daisies than the typical common annual sunflower which is cold sensitive.

What type of plant is a sunflower?

A sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a flowering annual and is a dicot.

  • Monocot: perennial bulb plant with petals in groups of 3. Ex.: tulip, daffodil, iris
  • Dicot: annual seed plant with petals in groups of 4 or 5. Ex: sunflower, zinna, petunia.