Thousand-petaled sunflower Helianthus decapetalusLinn.), also known as dwarf sunflower, is a genus of sunflowers in the order Chrysanthemum. Annual herb, 30 plant height

Thousand petals of sunflower

Helianthus decapetalus Linn.), also known as dwarf sunflower, is a plant of the genus Sunflower in the order Chrysanthemum. Annual herb, plant height 30 to 50 cm, alternating leaves, broad ovate, apex pointed, basal heart-shaped, cephalic inflorescence single-born at the top of the stem, heavy petals golden yellow, flowering period from July to September, lean fruit gray or black, fruit ripening period from September to October. Thousand petals of sunflower like warm sunny environment, not hardy, suitable for deep fertile sand loam growth, native to North America, is now widely cultivated in countries around the world. In the garden, the thousand-petaled sunflower is mostly used for garden greening, arranging flower beds, and can also be potted for ornamentation.