Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

The world record for the largest sunflower plant head is 32 inches, grown in British Columbia. A sunflower grown in the Netherlands holds the record for being the tallest sunflower in the world, at 25 ...

FRANKENMUTH, MI – The Frankenmuth Flower Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” each year, and it’s returning this weekend with a new theme. This year’s festival will ...

Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-dense food with health benefits. Moderation is key when including them in your diet. A 1/4 cup serving of sunflower seeds is 186 calories. Sunflowers aren’t just pretty ...

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a species of the Asteraceae family. The plant seeds are edible, and manufacturers use them for foods and producing sunflower oil. As such, sunflower oil ...

Headed to Raleigh's sunflower field at Dix Park? Peak bloom, the city tells me, is expected Saturday, which also happens to be the day of SunFest, a free event to celebrate summer and the sunflowers.

The dial has been turned up on the summer heat and the sunflower fields in Raleigh are ready to stand to attention. I don’t think there are more beautiful flowers in the world than the sunflower, and ...