Have you ever wondered how to grow sunflowers in 3 easy steps? Van Gogh painted this vibrant flower because it communicates ‘gratitude.' The painter hung two paintings depicting sunflowers in the room of Paul Gauguin when he came to live with him in the Yellow House. So what makes these bright blooms so fascinating that even artists are mesmerized by them? The big, cheerful blooms of the sunflower plants follow the sun throughout the day, provide food and resting places for birds, and provide a nutritious food source, too, thanks to their edible seeds. Sunflower heights range from dwarf varieties to giant sunflowers, and the bloom colors range from yellow, red, to tri-color. These eye-catching flowers will bloom for several months during...
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