Sunflower, Mammoth Russian Sunflower Seeds, Organic, 20 seeds per package, SunFlowers are a Mainstay for every home garden. Sunflowers were named for their habit of turning their faces to the sun. These versatile plants have an ancient history, beginning with Native American tribes across North America as early as 2000 BC. The seeds were used for their oil, ground up for meal, or simply eaten as a snack; the plant also provided dye and medicinal ointment A mainstay of gardeners everywhere. BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO ANY GARDEN This plant attracts bees and butterflies.