They got it wrong! The sunflower, not the rose, should be our national flower. Now, I like roses, especially our native wild roses like the Carolina rose and the swamp rose. And I like old fashioned ...

Growth habit: An upright annual flower growing to more than 10 feet tall depending on the variety. The leaves are bright green and heart-shaped and grow to a foot long and about as wide. Light: Grows ...

Tooling around Saturday, checking off chores, I spotted the man leaving the home-improvement center pushing a cartful of potted sunflowers, the cheery blooms bobbing as he walked. Sunflowers brighten ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Being surrounded by sunflowers isn’t such a bad thing, especially if you live in the Sunflower State. Residents of Kansas are treated annually to the sight of thousands of sunflowers.

It was 4 in the afternoon, and the two of us sat four barstools apart inside the Golden Spur Saloon. We were the only two people at the only bar in Magdalena, New Mexico. I’d just finished a 10-mile ...

Researchers at CU are teasing out the modern-day sunflower's genetic history. Humans and sunflowers go way back. American Indians first domesticated the plant — prized for its seeds, oil and beauty — ...

Sunflowers are a vibrant addition to any garden and are iconic thanks to their large, yellow flowers and towering stature. They are also easy to grow and are great for garden wildlife - providing both ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Winter is over, according to the calendar, and there is ...

If you're looking for a colorful flower to add to your yard that is fairly easy to maintain, a sunflower garden is a great option for you. Even though the flower is great for beginning gardeners, ...