15 Different Types of Sunflowers

Skyscraper Sunflowers

These traditional sunflowers are categorized as tall sunflowers and can grow up to 12 to 14 feet tall. Skyscraper sunflowers have thick stalks and can produce 14-inch flower petals.

Sunforest Mix Sunflowers

Looking to create a forest of sunflowers? This variety is your best bet. Sunforest Mix sunflowers can grow between 10 to 15 feet tall. When planting, leave about 3 feet of space between seeds so that roots have space to grow.

American Giant Sunflowers

The most popular variety of sunflowers used in growing competitions, American Giant sunflowers can grow up to 15 feet tall with faces about 1 foot wide. Their stems are chunky and sturdy to support the sunflower's heavy head.

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Russian Mammoth Sunflowers

The height of Russian Mammoth sunflowers ranges from about 9 to 12 feet tall. These sunflowers are popular with pollinators like bees and butterflies and animals like birds and squirrels who like to eat their seeds.

Schweinitz's Sunflowers

One of the rarest types of sunflowers, Schweinitz's sunflowers were named about Lewis David von Schweintz, a botanist who discovered the species in the early 1800s. They can grow to be about 6 feet tall.

Sundance Kid Sunflowers

Sundance Kid sunflowers were one of the first species of dwarf sunflowers. They grow between 1 to 2 feet tall and have petals that fade from red to yellow.

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Little Becka Sunflowers

Known for the orange "halo" effect of their petals, Little Becka sunflowers are a dwarf sunflower variety that grow to about 1 to 2 feet tall. They're perfect for growing in smaller garden planters or boxes.

Suntastic Yellow Sunflowers

With bright yellow petals and dark brown centers, Suntastic Yellow sunflowers can grow to about 20 inches tall. They love to grow in packs so you can expect to see 5 to 8 flower faces blooming from each stem.

Teddy Bear Sunflowers

The fluffy petals of the Teddy Bear sunflowers are what gives this variety its charming name. These sunflowers can grow to about 2 feet tall, and their edible petals can be fun to use for salad toppings or cake decorating.

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Pacino Sunflowers

These bright yellow beauties grow to about 12 to 16 inches tall and produce multiple flowers from a single stem. Pacino sunflowers are perfect for adding to cut flower bouquets and summer flower arrangements.

Moulin Rouge Sunflowers

One of the most sought-after colored sunflowers, Moulin Rouge sunflowers grow to about 4 feet tall. They're known for their burgundy red petals that are resistant to fading from the sun.

Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers

For a multicolored sunflower, try planting Strawberry Blonde sunflowers, which can grow to about 5 feet tall. The petals fade from a creamy white into a reddish-pink closer to the center.

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Chianti Sunflowers

As one of the darkest sunflowers, Chianti sunflowers are known for their deep red wine colored petals. They grow to about 4 to 6 feet tall, produce multiple flowers per stem, and are pollen-free.

Italian White Sunflowers

Growing to about 5 feet tall, Italian White sunflowers are a favorite among bees and butterflies. Their petals are more slender and less crowded than traditional sunflowers and boast a creamy color.

Earthwalker Sunflowers

These autumn-hued sunflowers will make a great transition into your fall garden. Earthwalker sunflowers grow to between 6 to 9 feet tall and have petals with dark, earthy hues like brown, red, and gold.

Carmen Collins is the style editor at Country Living, where she covers home decorating ideas and produces e-commerce shopping guides.

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