When you think of weeds, a bright, cheery sunflower bloom probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But here's why ...

Common sunflowers grow to heights greater than 10 feet under ideal conditions and usually bear their flower heads on branched ...

Goetze: Wild sunflowers more than just a pretty flower face or so-called 'weed' Common sunflowers and Maximilian sunflowers were pre-European agricultural plants of this area.

Common Sunflower . Asteraceae (Sunflower family) The common sunflower is an annual, 1 to 10 feet tall. ... They are common weeds of roadsides, fence rows, fields, pastures, and waste areas. Flowering ...

These particular weeds were selected because ragweed is a more common weed east of the Mississippi and sunflower is more common in the West.

Control weeds so they don't compete with the sunflowers for nutrition. Use a hoe to remove weeds and mulch to help prevent their return. Powdery mildew is a common sunflower plant disease that ...

These veggies, herbs, and annuals thrive as sunflower companion plants. 10 Best Plants to Grow with Sunflowers for a More Colorful and Productive Garden Skip to main content ...