Sunflower

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, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter