3.8K views · 159 reactions | Summer sun makes the sunflowers (Helianthus) soar! | U.S. Botanic Garden | Facebook

Sunflower art two ways 🌻 Grab the cardboard tubes and bubble wrap and follow along with us to create these beautiful sunflower designs. Kids will enjoy exploring different painting techniques and textures. #BakerRoss #paintingideas #summercrafts #sunflowerart #artforkids #cardboardcrafts #upcycle | Baker Ross

Create a stunning 3D sunflower drawing with this fun and creative craft! Start by cutting a circle from bubble wrap and attaching sunflower seeds around the edges using double-sided tape to form the center. Next, use orange and yellow colors to paint the petals, adding texture and vibrancy. Finish your masterpiece by placing a leaf cutout at the base to complete the sunflower design. | Paper Craft Ideas

Helianthus - Sunflower is a genus comprising about 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae commonly known as sunflowers.Except for three South American species, the species of Helianthus are native to North America and Central America. The best-known species is the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus), whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules look like the Sun. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are culti