Wild Sunflower  

-Inherent characters-
An excellent ornament for summer bedding, with a long flowering period. A robust plant often grows tall.
-Scientific name-
Helianthus annuus
-Common name-
Wild Sunflower
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Hime-himawari,Kikuimo-Modoki
Family   Compositae
Origin   North America
Horticultural classification   Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
         


       
What size is it?
Plant height   80cm
Flower diameter   5-9cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length