Sunflower
(Helianthus)
 
Three- to 14-inch, daisy-like blossoms on plants 2 to 10 feet.  Yellow, orange, mahogany, bicolors.  Varieties:  Teddy Bear, Sungold, Mammoth, Red.
 
Soil and Light
Tolerant of all soil types kept moist.  Full sun.
 
Planting
Sow seed outdoors after frost danger passes.
 
Comments
Use tall varieties as temporary screens.  Try smaller varieties in beds.  Grow large varieties for tasty seeds.