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What is the plant

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.

lighting

lighting

Full Sun

difficulty

difficulty

Easy

Invasive

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Watering the plant when the soil starts

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    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

    Soil

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    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

    Additional

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    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.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    74 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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