Sunspot

Sunspot is a dwarf sunflower that produces surprisingly large, classic golden-yellow flower heads on very short plants just two to three feet tall. Bred to give the look of a full-size sunflower in a compact space, it bears heads eight to ten inches across, disproportionately large for its stature, making it a striking novelty for containers, borders, and children's gardens. The edible seeds can be harvested for snacking or left for birds. This open-pollinated dwarf is quick to flower, wind-resistant thanks to its short sturdy stem, and undemanding, which makes it one of the most popular small-space sunflowers for pots and edible permaculture plantings where a big bloom on a little plant is desired.