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.

Symbolism

Symbolic Sunflower Meaning - Discusses the symbolic meaning of the sunflower along with its meanings connected with the sun.
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.
Harvesting And Handling Sunflowers - When and how to harvest sunflower seeds.
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 the health and nutrition of sunflowers.