Sunflower Sapien


 Perhaps the most photogenic of the Asteraceae family, the Sunflower is quite beloved.  Some are big and showy, some are petite and showy. Sunflower was one of the first plants I grew from a seed.  I still love to grow them.  They’re a favorite of my son also. And my daughter.  She actually gave out seeds at her wedding.  It’s interesting to watch a sunflower follow the sun across the sky.  It’s interesting to watch the sprout and grow.  They feed pollinators, they feed birds, they even feed us.  No wonder they are so beloved, they’re super plants.



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