Sunflower Facts, Folklore and Gifts

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Everybody Loves Sunflowers

It's hard not to love sunflowers! The official meaning of the sunflower is loyalty and longevity, although it is difficult to dismiss the happiness that they can spread. You can't pass a field of yellow blooming sunflowers (or even a vase of them) and not stop to take a look and smile. Their warm radiance just spreads happiness.

Sunflower Folklore

Legend has it....

Legend has it...
-that a sunflower planted in your yard will bring you good luck.

-that a sunflower cut at sunset will bring you good luck the next day.

-that if you want know the truth in any situation, sleep with a sunflower under your bed.

-to protect against small pox, wear sunflower seeds around your neck.


Sunflower Quarter print

Sunflower Quarter
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Sunflower History

Sunflower remains were found in North America as early as 3,000 B.C. American Indians grew sunflowers and had many uses for them. The first use was of course for food. They ate the seeds which are high in calcium, protein and other nutrients. They enjoyed them as snacks but also ground them and made bread from them.
Other uses included extracting the yellow dye from the flower petal and to extract the sunflower oil for ceremonial body painting.
The fibrous stalks were used to add fiber to their diets. They also were used as strong building materials for houses and huts.
The yellow blooming sunflowers were very important as their blooming schedule indicated the hunting calendar. They also were used in ritualistic ceremonies.

Encourage the world to plant more flowers!


Plant Flowers bumpersticker

Plant Flowers
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Sunflower Fun Facts

Kansas is the Sunflower State.

The tallest sunflower according to the 2004 Guiness Book of World Records was 25 feet 5.4 inches.

When a sunflower is in it's bud stage, it tracks the movement of the sun across the horizon. Once the flower has bloomed it only faces east. No one is exactly sure why. It is thought to be a defensive response to avoid sunburn from the hot summer sun on it's petals and seeds.

Sunflowers 2011 Calendar calendar
Sunflowers 2011 Calendar by loraseverson
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Sunflower Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Cards and Postage Stamps

Customize them for your summer or sunflower wedding

Sunflowers are very popular for brides planning a summer wedding. A Wedding Collection by Lora Severson Photography features several different sunflower designs on Wedding Invitations, Marriage and Elopement Announcements, Wedding Announcements and Save the Date Cards, Wedding and Bridal Shower Invitations, Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cards, Wedding Photo Cards, Wedding Photo Albums, Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, Thank You Notes and Wedding Postage Stamps. All cards, stamps and gifts are fully customizable by the customer. Create your own keepsake wedding gifts, custom bridesmaid gifts and unique wedding favors.

Yellow Sunflower Wedding Invitation   Yellow Sunflower Bridal Shower Invitation invitation   Yellow Sunflower Rehearsal Dinner Invite invitation

Yellow Sunflower Love Wedding stamp   Yellow Sunflower Wedding stamp   Yellow Sunflower Summer Wedding stamp


Yellow Sunflower Save the Date photocard    Yellow Sunflower Thank You photocard    Yellow Sunflower Just Married photocard


Yellow Sunflower Save the Date Announcement card   Yellow Sunflower Be My Bridesmaid card    Yellow Sunflower Thank You postcard

Sunflower T-Shirts

Sunflower Gifts for sunflower lovers, gardeners or florists!

Every sunflower lover, gardener or florist will love a sunflower t-shirt or sweatshirt gift for a birthday or holiday! Look stylish while caring for your sunflowers or working in the garden! Each apparel item was designed digitally enhanced nature photograph of a blooming garden sunflower.


Sunflower Apparel and Bags

More Sunflower Gifts

Authentic Keds Sunflower Sneakers with a one of a kind design. These sporty flower shoes are not available in stores. You can purchase them online only at Zazzle.com. Great gifts or must haves for a sunflower lover, gardener or florist.


Sunflower Keds Shoe kedsshoe

Sunflower Keds Shoe
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Sunflower Gardening Tote Bag bag

Sunflower Gardening Tote Bag
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Of course, you can't skip the matching Sunflower canvas tote bag. Use this sturdy tote as a gardening tote bag or as a fun beach bag. Either way, it will look great with your matching Sunflower Keds!
At Zazzle.com you as the customer can customize and personalize the products. Add a name, group or whatever to create your own special gift.

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Fun Pop Art Sunflowers

Customize them with your own personal message

These fun Pop Art Sunflower Cards are all fully customizable at Zazzle.com. Create your own special card when you add your personal note inside. The colorful pop art flower design are all digitally enhanced floral photographs of blooming garden sunflowers.


Happy Birthday card

Happy Birthday
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Don't forget to add the matching postage stamps to make a really great set.
Pink Pop Art Flower stamp

Pink Pop Art Flower
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Sunflower products on eBay

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Sunflower Books on Amazon

Books always make a the perfect gift. Especially during the Christmas gift giving season, a book about sunflowers under the tree will always bring a smile for a sunflower lover, gardener or florist.
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