The second type is a dwarf plant that reaches only 1 to 2 feet tall. These dwarf varieties are wonderful for use in small gardens and containers. Sunflower pollen stains just about anything the pollen contacts thus limiting their use as a cut flower. The pollenless types are cleaner and have a longer shelf life making them excellent cut flowers. Though seed may be produced on these new types, it is not large enough to bother saving.
Sunflowers are easy to grow provided they have direct sun.
Well-prepared, fertile soil will yield large flower heads and the meatiest seeds. With the wide assortment of old and new sunflower varieties available, surely one or more will find a way into your garden this spring. Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa. This information subject to a usage policy .