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Flower Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Sunflowers

Sunflowers is a Annual Flower that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 70–100 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 70–100 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
3 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
+7 days after frost
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Transplant
+14 days after frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal70–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal70–90Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal70–85Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1300 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth1" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing24" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySiltyClay

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Sunflowers right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

28 βœ… Ready
21 ⚠️ Risk
1 🚫 Not yet
AK ⏳ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI ⚠️ Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Mar 10
168 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Apr 7
140 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 14
133 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jun 16 ~
70 days ago
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Latest harvest Jul 16 ~
40 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1300 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuce
  • Melons
  • Squash

❌ Keep Away From

  • Pole Beans
  • Potatoes