Sunflower Live Seedlings & Plants 3–12 Inches Tall – Helianthus annuus

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a popular flowering annual known for its bright, cheerful blooms and sturdy growth habit. This listing includes live sunflower seedlings/plugs or young plants that are approximately 3–12 inches tall and 30–60 days old, ready for transplanting into gardens or containers.

These young plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Sunflowers are an excellent choice for flower beds, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, raised beds, and patio containers, where they provide vibrant seasonal color and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Approx. 3–12 inches tall at time of shipping.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show mature flowering plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage, flower color (if applicable), root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor stem or leaf damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears damaged

Claims submitted without the required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live sunflower seedlings/plugs or young plants
• Approx. 3–12 inches tall at time of shipping
• 30–60 days old
• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, cutting gardens, pollinator gardens, raised beds, and containers

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Helianthus annuus seedling(s)/plug(s) or young plant(s)

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Sunflower
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Plant Type: Flowering annual
Life Cycle: Annual
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow flowers (variety dependent)
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Water: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
USDA Zone: Suitable as an annual in USDA Zones 2–11
Shipping Height: Approx. 3–12 inches tall at time of shipping
Plant Age: Approximately 30–60 days old
Plant Form: Live seedlings/plugs or young plants
Growth Habit: Upright
Container Suitable: Yes

❓ FAQ:

1. What will I receive?
You will receive live sunflower seedlings/plugs or young plants that are approximately 3–12 inches tall and 30–60 days old.

2. How much sunlight do sunflowers need?
Sunflowers perform best in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.

3. Can these sunflowers be grown in containers?
Yes. Young sunflower plants can be grown in containers with adequate space, drainage, and sunlight.

4. Are these suitable for pollinator gardens?
Yes. Sunflowers are known to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for sunflowers?
Sunflowers are typically grown as annuals and can be planted in USDA Zones 2–11 during the growing season.