Sunflowers
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do.” - Helen Keller With their bright yellow petals, and tall strong stems, sunflowers conjure up images of hot lazy days in the summertime. Usually blooming from the middle of summer through to early autumn - roughly July to September, these cheery blooms come in a range of different sizes and shades. Their round flower heads look like the sun and are an instant mood-boost and these heat and drought-tolerant plants make them relatively easy to grow. Read on to find out a few more interesting facts about the stunning sunflower. Originating in the Americas, sunflowers were grown as a crop by indigenous...