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Plant of the day · Thursday 29 October 2026

Arizona Sunflower

Helianthus arizonensis

Arizona Sunflower

Bring easy, sunshine-yellow blooms to your yard with a hardy desert native.

The Arizona Sunflower is a fast-growing annual herb that thrives outdoors in full sunlight. Native to desert washes and grasslands, it stands anywhere from half a meter to two meters tall. Its classic flower heads feature bright yellow petals surrounding a dark central disk.

Growing this plant is straightforward, making it ideal for new gardeners. It requires simple seed propagation and only moderate watering. Because it is naturally drought-tolerant and easy to care for, it handles hot summer weather with minimal fuss.

This wild sunflower naturally attracts bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden throughout summer and autumn. Its fruits are edible, making it a great choice for wildlife. It is also completely non-toxic to both humans and household pets.

easy carefull sunmoderate water

Grow it in your garden

Add it to your Bozlea garden and get watering, feeding and pruning built around your soil and weather. Free to start.

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