Scientific Name (Species, Family): Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae
Common name(s), variety: Sunflower giant (common sunflower), common
Type of reproductive material: Seed
Weight of 100 seeds: 10.026 g / 0.353 oz
Plant life cycle: Perennial (in nature), Annual (as a crop)
Plant Part commercially exploited: Seeds
Average Yield potential tons per hectare: 1-2.2 Open field
You can find more information concerning the cultivation of the species here.