Common Sunflower

Also known as Sunflower, Wild Sunflower

Common sunflowers stand tall on thick, coarse stems, producing iconic golden flower heads that track the movement of the sun across the sky during early growth. Wild forms branch extensively with dozens of small heads, whereas cultivated varieties yield a massive central disc packed with spiral patterns of tiny individual florets. Native across North America, these robust annuals provide vital pollen and nectar to native bees before maturing into rich seed heads for birds.