Flower Pictures of Sunflowers 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, [...]