Can sunflowers grow almost anywhere in the world?

All sunflower, Helianthus, species are native to North American except for three species in South America. And Europe and the USSR produce over 60% of the world's sunflower crops. read more

You can grow sunflowers anywhere you can provide water, sun and at least a few months of warm weather. So pretty much everywhere outside the arctic. Many wild species are desert plants, though the cultivated sunflower will need supplemental water in the desert. read more

Sunflowers come in large sizes growing 8′ or more tall with flowers 12″ to 18″ in diameter. They also come in all sizes and multiple colors. Short ones can be used in the flower garden. read more

That’s just one of the benefits you can reap by using this list by Leslie Land, blogger for the Daily Green and lead author of “1000 Gardening Questions and Answers.” All you need is some water, a safe outdoor spot and you’re in business, according to Land. read more