We often gravitate towards annual varieties of sunflowers. They're simple to start from seed, shooting up quickly in a sunny spot, and there are lots to choose from (I'm particularly fond of the ones ...

Sunflowers are gorgeous native plants that can grow to amazing heights in a single year. But are sunflowers perennials that will come back after the winter? That depends on which sunflower you’re ...

When you hear the word sunflowers, the cheerful, familiar, large yellow blooms of the annual sunflowers come to mind (Helianthus annuus). These vibrant, happy flowers are annuals and are derived from ...

Have you ever wondered what those charming yellow wildflowers are that brighten up the side of the road in late summer and early fall? These daisy-like flowers might be Heliopsis helianthoides, ...

I am a jealous gardener. I get jealous when I am out visiting a garden and I see a flowering plant that I have somehow missed incorporating into my landscape. Such is the case with false sunflower, ...

The vibrant petals and towering stalks of sunflowers make a major statement in any landscape. Pairing them with the right companion plants creates a garden that flourishes via natural compatibility.

Whether you have a garden or you're interested in starting one, you're likely familiar with the terms annual and perennial. Both are used to describe the growing cycle of plants, but knowing the ...