They helped to make Vincent van Gogh among the most famous and influential painters in the history of art. Why did sunflowers ...

Black oil sunflower seeds are a staple of bird feeders around the world, but humans mainly snack on striped seeds. Find out ...

Sunflowers clearly had a deep significance for him. So what, if anything, did Vincent intend to symbolise with his beloved helianthus annuus?

What is your favorite flower? One common answer is the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Although they are popular for ...

Yellow coneflower thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade. New plants need regular watering, but once established, they only need watering during extended dry periods. These sunny yellow ...

Large types, such as Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth,' are ill-suited for pots. Dwarf varieties are more suitable for pots; as a bonus, the shorter the sunflower, the less you will have to worry about ...

Helianthus annuus is the scientific name for the group of plants that includes an old American favorite – the sunflower. Named for the Greek sun god, Helios, the legend tells us that they turn their ...

And the sunflower plays a key role. At the heart of the exhibition is Danae, a new sculpture by Kiefer depicting a sunflower emerging from a pile of books. Elsewhere is a woodcut depicting a ...

When growing tomatoes in your garden, swap out basic basil and garlic companion plants for blooming sunflowers, sweet alyssum, or lavender instead.