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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.
1,001 Questions
Can you plant sunflowers when ground is wet from rain?
of course you can - you can plant any plant in the wet ground - they love it!
How long have sunflowers been on earth?
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant that originated in Southeastern U.S. about 5000 years ago. It was used by the local natives in bread, medical ointments, dyes and body paints. Making it way to Mexico (trading between tribes) it was a valuable plant used by the Aztecs and Otomi of Mexico and the Incas of South America. In 1510 the Spanish explorers carried seeds back to Europe, and it became very popular across the continent as a food source and as an ornamental flower.
Is the sunflower native or non-native?
Everything is native to somewhere. You need to be more specific about the area you are inquiring about.
What clothing brand has a black flower logo like a sunflower with no other writing?
I believe it is Montague which is a french brand
Your sunflowers are tall and now they are gorwing over and down why?
because they are dying with no water and dry soil they will!
Are 'Indian Blanket' sunflower seeds edible?
As the flowers are grown for decoration and are sterile, they don't make great eating.
How much is sunflowers in a blue vase by Tracy Reid worth?
I bought it as a poster at an outlet mall for $14.95 17 years ago. Wish I could find it again.....it got water damaged. :(
Sunflower seeds are rich in iron. Two pounds of sunflower seeds contain about 21 milligrams of iron.
Why is it incorrect to refer commercial sunflower seeds as seed?
Commercial sunflower seeds in their hulls are more correctly called achene's. When the hull is removed, the remaining edible sunflower seed is called the sunflower kernel or heart.
Sunflower seeds, which yield sunflower oil - you've seen it in the grocery.
There are many products that come directly from sunflowers.
Some of these include:
- Raw or roasted sunflower whole seed as a snack food with or without seasoning
- Butter - similar to peanut butter, it is called sunflower butter
- German sunflower whole seed breaed
- Bird food - either alone or in combination with other seeds
- Shelled seeds can be used in salads.
- Sunflower oil is used in cooking, margrine, biodiesel and other products
- Native American uses: bread, medical ointments, dyes, body paint
- "Cake" left over from oil processing is fed to livestock
- Ornamental plants for home gardens use also to attract seed-loving birds
- Sunflowers produce latex - may be used to produce nonallergic rubber (gloves)
- They have been used in phytoermediation to extract harmful items from soil
How long can you store sunflower seeds?
There's no specific shelf life for whole sunflower seeds. People have germinated sunflower seeds that are more than seven years old. Generally speaking, seeds that are less than two years old will have the greatest chance of viability.
How long does it take for a miniature sunflower to grow?
I'm sorry i can't give you an answer but I have the same question too. :(
What are some tips on growing sunflowers?
Lots of sun, But beware of wind in the fall. Also they will shadeout every thing north of them. So- the northern fence of the garden is ideal. The birds will eat half the nuts before their ready to dry. Plant them close to one another for support and tie a few together near the the top in the fall, for stabillitty. Tripods are most stable. Best of luck. They are magestick.
What colors do sunflowers come in?
True sunflowers only occur in red, orange, and yellow varieties, with varying shades of these colors. Other plants which are sometimes called "sunflowers,"such as oxeyes, may be pure white, blue, or even purple.
Are sunflower seeds an airborne allergy?
sunflower seeds may cause an allergy if eaten but they are not an airborne allergy however sunflower pollen may cause an airbourne allergy
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) likes to live in well-drained soil, so that it has access to water, but not too much. The water will have dissolved nutrients, including minerals, that are important for the tissue growth of the sunflower plant. The absorption of water and dissolved particles is controlled by the roots, and transported by the vascular system to all parts of the plant.
