What kind of plant does sunflower belong to? What are the types of sunflower plants?

Whether it's growing sunflowers as a medium to attract pollination, or just adding some bright colors to summer gardens, there is no denying that these plants have long been a favorite of many gardeners. There are a variety of sizes and subtle hues of yellow and red, and it is sometimes difficult to choose which varieties to plant. Fortunately, for growers, sunflowers with open pollination and hybrid varieties can adapt well to most landscapes.

Types of sunflower plants

Sunflowers are annual herbaceous plants. Different kinds of sunflowers can vary greatly in size and color. Generally speaking, however, they can be easily divided into several different kinds of sunflowers. Here are just a few sunflower plants:

Giant sunflower

As the name suggests, these sunflower varieties can reach amazing heights, some as high as 16 feet (4.8 meters)! Giant varieties of sunflowers are sure to be announced when they are planted in family gardens because they are usually taller than nearby fences (sometimes houses). Although beautiful, these large plants sometimes need to be riveted in areas prone to strong winds and severe summer storms.

Some popular giant sunflower varieties include:

& # 39; American Giant & # 39

Skyscrapers

& # 39; Russian mammoth

Medium sunflower

Medium sunflowers are tall; however, they are far less tall than giant sunflower varieties. Medium-sized sunflower varieties can usually be divided into single-stem and branched types. Although a single stem can produce only one flower per plant, branched varieties provide growers with more flowers and longer flowering time. Branched varieties provide more color and visual impact for growers growing in small spaces.

Try a medium variety of sunflowers:

& # 39; Italian White & # 39

Moulin Rouge & # 39

& # 39; Queen of Lemon & # 39

A dwarf sunflower

Short sunflower varieties are an excellent choice for gardeners with little space. Usually only a few feet tall, many short sunflower varieties can also be planted in containers or flower boundaries. The compact size of the dwarf sunflower allows bright colors to prevail without disturbing the vertical growth space.

Here are some short sunflower varieties:

& # 39; Becca & # 39

& # 39; Sunshine smile & # 39

& # 39; Teddy bear & # 39

A sunflower without pollen