Description: Sunflowers were named for their habit of turning their faces to the sun. At the beginning of their development they exhibit heliotropism, or following the sun in its course from east to west, though the mature blossoms usually end up facing straight east. These versatile plants have an ancient history, beginning with Native American tribes across North America as early as 2000 BC. The seeds were used for their oil, ground up for meal, or simply eaten as a snack; the plant also provided dye and medicinal ointment. In 18th century Europe, sunflowers were widely used both in gardens and for making cooking oil; the production of this heart-healthy oil eventually became a major industry both in Europe and America. These are said to be the happiest of flowers, and in the language of flowers they symbolize loyalty and constancy Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Stratification: No Stratification Germination Ease: No StratificationSunlight: Full Sun - < Photo Credits > (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tournesol_rouge.JPG)
Price: 9 USD
Location: Lakewood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-10T02:49:15.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: PowerGardens
Season of Interest: Summer
Climate: Arid, Humid Continental
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Light
Type: Flower
Genus: Helianthus
Common Name: Sunflower
Color: Multicolor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
