Sunflower
Flower Pictures of Sunflowers
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- Yellow Sunflower
Basic Sunflower Flower Information
Common Names
Sunflower
Scientific Name
Genus species Helianthus annuus
Family Asteraceae
History
A native of North America, the sunflower is best-known for its bold cheery flowers.
Sunflower Flower Meaning
Pure thoughts, pure love, longevity, pride, sunshine.
Astrological Flowers
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Birth Month Flower
N/A
Floral Design Qualities For Sunflowers
Type Of Use: Flower
Form: Mass/Form
Fragrance: N/A
Line: N/A
Silhouette: Dense/ Round
Blossom Texture: Rough
Stem Size: 18-36"
Blossom Size: 2-7"
Vase Life: 6-12 Days, Properly cared for.
Sunflower Design Uses
Sunflowers' bright colored blooms make them perfect mass or focal flowers in a variety of designs. They're particularly nice additions to garden-style bouquets or arrangements with a rustic flavor.
Sunflower Flower Colors
Yellows/ Browns/Reds
Blooming Seasons
Fall
General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
