Common sunflower

Common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has yellow flowers which appear in summer. Blue fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 9 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Helianthus annuus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Helianthus Category:Native annual flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Yellow-flowered natives Category:Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs