Sunflower Munchkin

Helianthus annuus "Munchkin"

Location: Kyoto Botanical Garden
Location: Kyoto Botanical Garden
Location: Kyoto Botanical Garden
Location: Kyoto Botanical Garden

Flower name
Sunflower Munchkin
Scientific name
Helianthus annuus "Munchkin"
Alias向日葵 'Munchkin', munchkin, ヒマワリ, ひまわり, 向日葵, マンチキン
Place of originHorticultural variety
Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

What is Sunflower Munchkin

Munchkin Sunflower

The Munchkin Sunflower (Helianthus annuus "Munchkin") is a dwarf hybrid sunflower that produces no pollen and branches well. It reaches a height of 60 to 80 cm. The leaves are green, heart-shaped, with serrated edges and grow alternately. It blooms from March to December, with yellow flowers about 12 cm in diameter. The seeds are sold by Sakata Seed Corporation.

Common name: Sunflower Munchkin,
Scientific name: Helianthus annuus "Munchkin",
Place of origin: Horticultural variety,
Living type: annual, 60 - 80 cm tall,
Single leaf; leaf shape: heart-shaped; leaf color: green; petiole: alternate; petiole, Leaf margins: serrated,
radiating symmetrical flowers; crown: head-shaped flowers, Flower color: yellow, flower diameter: 12 cm, flowering season: March to December,
use: garden planting, potted planting.