The Life Cycle of a Sunflower

How tall was the highest sunflower on record?

• 7.19 metres

  (23 feet 7 inches)

• 9.79 metres

  (32 feet 1 inch)

• 9.17 metres

  (30 feet 1 inch)

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Next, the seed begins to ________, about 1-2 weeks after planting.

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How many days does it take for a Sunflower to become fully-grown?

• 90 days

• 30 days

• 9 months

• 1 year

Put these statements in order.

• The seed is planted in soil or compost in spring when it is warmer.

• A seedling grows above ground and a few leaves appear on the stem of the plant.

• After 30 days, the bud forms.

• The flower shrivels and the seeds from its head fall onto the ground to begin the new life cycle of the next sunflower.

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Find and copy one word which means the same as ‘keep safe’.

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How many different types of sunflowers are there?

• 30

• 60

• 90

What country has the sunflower as its national flower?

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