Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Brown, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Light, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Light, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pulmonary afflictions
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Helianths Annuus
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Sunflower
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
Sūrajamukhī
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Sonnenblume
indische Hawthorn
In French
Tournesol
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Girasol
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Girassol
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
słonecznik
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Helianthus
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Heilanthus
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Helianthodeae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sunflower season is Summer and Indian Hawthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Sunflower and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.