Basic information of sunflower

Sunflower

Scientific name sunflower

Jerusalem artichoke

Distribution habits are native to Ontario, North America to Florida, Missouri and Tennessee. Cold-resistant, like sunny and dry environment, don't choose soil.

Morphological characteristics: plant height 60- 150cm, opposite leaves, oblong or ovate-lanceolate. The head is umbrella-shaped, with a flower diameter of 5-7 cm, and the tongue-shaped flowers are wide and linear, bright yellow. Daylight chrysanthemum period is from June to September. It can be divided into plants or propagated by sowing. It is suitable for planting in wild gardens and can also be used as cut flowers. There are about 7 species in the same genus, which are found in cultivated Bermuda grass.

Breeding method: dividing plants or sowing and breeding.