Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice'
Common Sunflower
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Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Description
Clusters of light cream flowers whose petals become more yellow at the center of the bloom. These blooms contrast nicely with their with deep chocolate eyes. A real fun hue of color that works wonderfully with other sunflowers in your garden. Bring some inside to allow its festive color to light up the inside of your home!
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Blooming
Flowers bloom in the summer, but be aware that many cultivars will not come true from seeds.
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Growth
Grow in sunny, open areas. Plant in drifts at the back corners and along fences. You should make sure tall varieties are sheltered from the wind or they may even need staking. They will tolerate heat, but frost will kill them.
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Planting
Sow annual sunflowers outdoors after danger of frost has passed. You can also propagate from basal cuttings or from division. Their roots chemically inhibit the growth of some other plants.
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Interesting facts
In addition to the edible seeds of sunflowers, there's another member of this genus that is edible. H. tuberosus, called the Jerusalem Artichoke, has an edible potato-like tuber that tastes similar to water chestnuts.
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Vanilla Ice') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to fertile, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil. For best growth, keep moist, as sunflowers are thirsty plants. They can survive drought.
