Sunflowers thrive in all 50 states in the U.S., most blooming during the summer months. Their native range also extends through Canada, Northern Mexico and Central America. The sunflower's native environment is dry, wide open spaces such as prairielands, plains and meadows.

Where do Sunflowers grow best?

Sunflowers are sun worshipers that grow best in spots that get six to eight hours of direct sun per day. They have long tap roots that need to go several feet into the ground, so sunflower plants prefer loose, well-drained, somewhat alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Where are sunflowers found in the world?

The wild sunflower is native to North America but commercialization of the plant took place in Russia. It was only recently that the sunflower plant returned to North America to become a cultivated crop.