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.
-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 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!
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!
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.
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.
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Sunflower Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Cards and Postage Stamps
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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.
Sunflower T-Shirts
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 Gifts, Greeting Cards and Apparel
Sunflower Floral Photography by Lora Severson at Cafepress.com
Sunflower lover gifts, greeting cards, t-shirts and apparel by Lora Severson Photography at Cafepress.com. Choose from several different original floral photographs on tile coasters or framed prints for the home, wall clocks or mousepads for the office or desk, all occasion greeting cards, gardening bags or garden utility aprons for the gardener or florist. Thoughtful and useful gifts for a birthday, "just because" or Christmas for the sunflower lover.
Sunflower Corner Tile Coaster
Price: 10.00 
Plant Flowers Utility Apron
Price: 21.99
Sunflower Rising Greeting Cards (Pk of 10)
Price: 19.99
Sunflower Photograph Modern Wall Clock
Price: 38.99
Full Sunflower Large Framed Print
Price: 39.99
Sunflower Apparel and Bags
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.
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.
Sunflower Keds Shoe
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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.
Fun Pop Art Sunflowers
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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
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Don't forget to add the matching postage stamps to make a really great set.
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.
The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness (Newly Expanded Paperback Edition)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 11/30/2009)
Sunflowers
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 11/30/2009)
The Sunflower
Amazon Price: $5.20 (as of 11/30/2009)
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- Love all of the sunflower facts and photos. Great job!
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- I think you're right ~ I love Sunflowers too! Lovely lens and great items :o) 5*
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