08/16/2026
π» Flower of the week π»
We have standard yellows in almost all year long while the unique varieties start to come in around late August through November.
The common sunflower is a tall, coarse, fast-growing annual plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. Native to North America, it features rough, hairy stems, large green leaves, and bright yellow flower heads with dark centers that grow up to 10 feet tall!
Warm-season annual
Height: 2 to 10 feet
Bloom Time: Summer to fall (July through October)
Sunlight: Full sun
Native Range: North America and Mexico
Young buds face east and track the sun during the day (heliotropism). Mature flowers stay facing east.
βοΈ Thrives in full sun and dry or poor soil. It is very tough and handles drought well.
Seeds are harvested worldwide to make cooking oil, birdseed, and human snacks. π
π Attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds like goldfinches.
Typical price range $2.50- $7 a stem depending on variety.
What is your favorite type of Sunflower? Let us know in the comments below π