Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, is an herbaceous annual plant in the family Asteraceae, grown for its seeds. The plant has a thick, hairy, erect stem which gives rise to a large flower head.
Tournesol Care
Helianthus
What is the plant
Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Watering the plant when the soil starts
Fertilizer
They are hardy and do not require fertilizer, but a little phosphorus and potassium can encourage bigger blooms, a little nitrogen supports leaf growth.
Soil
They thrive in sandy or well-drained soil, slightly acidic to somewhat alkaline (pH 6.0 to 7.5) and love organic compost.
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Additional
The blossom of the sunflower is called a head. The yellow petals and fuzzy brown centers are actually individual flowers themselves. As many as 2,000 can make up the sunflower bloom.
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