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The Florist's Guide to the American Sunflower

When you think of a sunflower, what is the first thing you picture in your mind? When you think of sunflowers, you think yellow, although they can be orange, red, or any other colors. You think of sunny, bright, summer days, tall, can grow over three meters high, and fields covered in yellow. You picture large flower heads, and rough, hairy, coarse stems. And, when you think of sunflowers, you get that feeling of happiness that just takes over and you smile.

For as long as we can remember, sunflowers have been around. They are one of the most well-known flowers that we know. They've been growing for many years. The American sunflower has many uses. Besides being bold and beautiful, used as decor, the American sunflower is used for oil, food, meals, and industrial applications. You'd be surprised to find out what has a little bit of this beautiful flower in it.

History

  • Sunflower - The history, uses, and cultivation of the sunflower.
  • History Of The Sunflower - History of the sunflower, along with the uses by the American Indians and Europeans.
  • Sunflower Seeds At A Glance - The history, uses, and folklore of the sunflower.

Symbolism

  • Symbolic Sunflower Meaning - Discusses the symbolic meaning of the sunflower along with its meanings connected with the sun.
  • Sunflower Symbolism - Discussing the symbolism and distribution of sunflowers.
  • Sunflowers And Spirituality - This webpage discusses the meaning of the sunflower and spirituality of them.

Uses

  • Medicinal Plants Sunflower - Discusses the parts of the sunflower that are used and for what.
  • What Can Sunflowers Be Used For? - A drag and drop game on what sunflowers can be used for.
  • Harvesting And Handling Sunflowers - When and how to harvest sunflower seeds.
  • Sunflower Seeds - Discussing the cultivation of the seed.
  • Growing Sunflower - Production tips, economics, food uses, and oil use.
  • Sunflower Oil - Brief explanation of what sunflower oil is and it's uses.
  • National Sunflower Association - Information on bird feeding.
  • National Sunflower Association - Information on the health and nutrition of sunflowers.

Growing Sunflowers

  • Sunflower Growing Tips And Advice - Discusses where and when to grow, the soil requirements, etc.
  • How To Grow The Biggest, Tallest Sunflowers - Tips from an expert.
  • How To Grow Sunflowers - Garden mastery tips from Washington State University.
  • Sunflowers | Kids Growing Strong - Some tips and basics on growing sunflowers.

Fun Resources On The Sunflower

  • Facts About Sunflowers - Fun sunflower facts and information.
  • Four Sunflower Crafts For Kids - Fun sunflower arts and crafts for kids.
  • Sunflower Crafts For Kids - A bunch of fun sunflower crafts for kids.
  • Sunflower Craft - Simple to make sunflower crafts from paper plates, paper towel roll, and construction paper.

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