Helianthus annuus 'Taiyo'
SUNFLOWER
Family: Asteraceae
Pronounced: hee-lee-AN-thus AN-yoo-us
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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes
GROWING GUIDE

Mature size:
Height: 10 feet (3.5 m).
Space: 18 inches (45 cm) apart.
Flowering attributes:
This tall sunflower was discovered growing in Japan. The flower, one per plant, is a beautiful orange yellow with chocolate centers and grows 8-12 inches across. This is an excellent choice for a cut flower as well as a striking plant in the garden.
Rainy Side Notes
Debbie Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
By co-authors Debbie Teashon (Rainy Side Gardeners) and Wendy Tweton
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