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 ...

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 ...

Gardening can be a breeze if you choose plants well-adapted to your location. In fact, one of the easiest ways to prevent summer heat from ruining your flower garden is to plant species that come with ...

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, ...

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.

Silphium is in early breeding stages to be a low-input, alternative forage crop The Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket recently planted an acre of a promising perennial crop called ...

John Nelson Features Columnist Jun 22, 2024 Jun 22, 2024 John Nelson is the retired curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public ...

The classic, cheerful sunflower can provide pops of sunny yellow all over any outdoor area. Sunflowers have the scientific name Helianthus, which comes from the Greek “helios” (sun), and “anthos” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether it's a field of yellow or a bouquet of sunny blooms, a big, cheerful sunflower is one of summer's most iconic sights.