Helianthus (/ ˌhiːliˈænθəs /) [3] is a genus comprising around 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae commonly known as sunflowers. [4][5] Except …

The genus name, Helianthus, is derived from the two Greek words, helios, meaning sun, and anthos, meaning flower. Although generally preferring moist soil, some species will tolerate …

Oct 2, 2025 · Sunflowers, including the popular annual (Helianthus annuus) are beloved for their bright summer blooms. While annuals need replanting each year perennial sunflowers offer an …

Oct 6, 2022 · Flowers in the Helianthus genus number about 50 and include annuals, those large, sunny yellow blooms you mostly see in gardens. They also include Helianthus perennial …

Cherished for their beauty, Sunflowers (Helianthus) are striking ornamental annuals or perennial plants grown for their colorful summer and fall blooms. Fast-growing, they can reward you with …

Oct 19, 2023 · Helianthus are a large genus of plants that can be grown as Hardy perennials or Hardy annuals. They are better known as sunflowers, and both sunflower oils and sunflower …

Helianthus annuus is native to dry plains, prairies, meadows and foothills in the western U.S., Canada and northern Mexico. It is a coarse, hairy, leafy, fast-growing annual that typically …

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center focused on protecting and preserving North America's native plants through native plant lists and image galleries, conservation, education, natural …

The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a common and widespread roadside weed. It is common in open sites in many different habitats throughout North America, southern Canada, and Mexico …

Apr 6, 2024 · One of the most well-loved summer flowers is the helianthus, better known as the sunflower. With bright blooms, sunflowers say "summer" like no other plant.