Sunflower

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Biocultural value

Protein and mineral rich seeds have been roasted and ground into a meal for cakes. Seed oil has been used for cooking and as hair oil. Flowers yield dye colors in greenish-gold, yellow and tan on wool. Seeds produce blue, black and purple dye.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Seeds of Change, Nichols Garden Nursery

Description

This indigenous variety has a diverse range of flower types. All have golden-yellow single petals and develop a dark blue black center. Seeds are used for dying baskets and wool and are also edible. Mostly single stalks with occasional polyheads.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses, food