The common sunflower (Helianthus annus) is a tall, bright annual plant in the daisy family. Known for its large, golden petals and brown centres, the nutritious seeds are used for snacking, cooking, baking and cooking oil. Stems grow fast and tall, on average 3 to 15 feet.
Sunflowers were first domesticated by Native American peoples in North America. Spanish explorers brought them to Europe in the 16th century and they later became heavily cultivated in Russia and Ukraine during the 1800’s.
Young sunflowers display a behaviour known as heliotropism. Their heads follow the sun from east to west during the day. At night, they reset to face east again by morning.
Based on this behaviour, The Sunflower Theory has emerged on social media. It suggests that just as sunflowers follow the light, friends or partners may also turn toward each other for support, warmth and strength when the sun is gone.
Other interpretations suggest resilience in darkness. True love or friendship does not require constant sunshine to grow. Rather it finds comfort in storms or long nights.
The Sunflower Theory encourages us to be a light for someone not only in good times but also through challenges.
When it comes to gifting, two sunflowers are certainly better than one. Two sunflowers symbolizes partnerships, shared strength and companionship.
The meaning: I am here for you in the bright days and the dark nights alike.
Be a sunflower.
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