Sunflower Plant. The sunflower (helianthus annuus) is a true annual plant that sprouts, matures, flowers, and dies in a single growing season. Many varieties attract bees and birds who dine on sunflower nectar and seeds, making them an ideal choice for a wildlife or pollinator garden.
Pollinators visit the blooms and seeds are formed. Sunflowers are native primarily to north and south america, and some species are cultivated as ornamentals for their spectacular size and flower heads and for their edible seeds. Seedlings grow into strong plants.
