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)

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

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.

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

How many different types of sunflowers are there?

• 30

• 60

• 90

What country has the sunflower as its national flower?

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