| Sunflower | |
| Common Sunflower |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Stem |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) Zn (Zinc) Na (Sodium) I (Iodine) |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ |
| Pollinators: | Other Various insects |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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