A Closer Look at the Kansas State Flower: the Sunflower

The image shows a sunflower, likely a Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), silhouetted against a bright background, possibly a sunset or sunrise.

“Sunflowers do need a ton of sun. Don’t be stingy with the sunshine and put them in part shade. These are plants that appreciate all the rays they can get.” March 12, 1903 On this day, the Kansas State Flower was officially selected. Governor Willis Bailey signed the legislation that designated the wild native Sunflower…

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March 12, 2021 National Plant-a-Flower Day, Francesco Franceschi, Nancy Goodwin, Allen Lacy, the Three-Tulip House, Forest by Matt Collins and the Kansas State Flower: the Sunflower

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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Curated News National Plant-a-Flower Day | FTD Botanical History On This Day 1843 Birthday of Italian-American horticulturist Francesco Franceschi, who transformed Southern California’s landscape with exotic plant…

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