Sunflowers are a beautiful and popular flower to grow, but their pollen can be a problem for those with allergies. Luckily, there are pollen-free varieties.

When you think of weeds, a bright, cheery sunflower bloom probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But here's why wild sunflowers are, in fact, weeds.

Ring of Fire sunflowers reach 4 to 5 feet tall and make a beautiful cut flower. This sunflower has the classic golden petals and chocolate brown center, but it's a hybrid type—so it won't shed ...