Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower
Helianthusannuus 'Red Sun'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species: annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Cultivar: Red Sun

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting