Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019) · the Madeira list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Fast-growing annual plant native to North America, famous for its large yellow inflorescences. Produces highly nutritious seeds for human consumption and birdlife. Acts as an excellent summer resource for pollinators.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous annual up to 3 m
- Mature diameter: 0.6 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The seeds are edible and rich in essential oils and nutrients.
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Related plants
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