Sunflowers grow fast. If you plant a sunflower seed at the beginning of summer, before the season's over you might need a ladder to reach the top of your flower.
As the plant grows, its leaves and flower buds follow the sun, soaking up as much light as they can. They face east in the morning, to greet the sun as it rises, but by evening they've turned west, to catch the last rays of the setting sun.
When the buds open, the big, bright flower heads look like suns themselves. Soon the center of each flower head will be filled with hundreds of tasty seeds. They make great snacks for people-and birds.
Make a Sunflower House
If you have a sunny yard, you can play all summer long in a beautiful sunflower house. All you need is a package of tall-growing sunflower seeds.
When temperatures reach 50°F, mark the ground with an outline of the shape of house you want. It can be round, square, or rectangular, but be sure to allow plenty of room and don't forget to leave space for a doorway.
Following the directions on the seed packet, plant your seeds along the outline. Gently water the seeds, and in about a week, tiny shoots should appear. In a month the plants may be up to your knees. Keep watering, and soon the walls of your house will be taller than you are!
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