Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as wild bird food, as livestock forage, in some industrial applications, and as an ornamental in domestic gardens.
- Sunflowers are easy to grow, love warm temperatures and have an upright, fast growth rate 
- Gorgeous large sunflowers in a self watering decorative flower pot make the perfect accessory for your porch, patio, deck or outdoor table tops 
- Keep soil moist if planted in a garden; if planted in containers make sure to have adequate drainage to keep soil from being soggy 
- Sunflower's are known for their continuously blooming nature over an extended season as well as their easy to care for habit with no deadheading or pruning required 
- Remove plants from shipping packaging upon arrival, water if soil feels dry 
- Additional soil may be required based on type of decorative container size and volume 
- Items ship pre-bloom and slightly smaller than images shown and will grow into mature plants 
- Feed with compost in landscape beds or with an all purpose fertilizer as needed in pots and containers; follow label instructions 
- Trim dead or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage growth.