Companion Planting: Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Spacing: needs about 2 square feet per plant. Mature height: 3-12 ft.

Plant these nearby

Keep these apart

No known antagonists recorded for Sunflower.

Common pairings, answered directly

Can I plant sunflower next to bush beans?
Yes. Sturdy stalk can serve as a living trellis for pole beans once well established.
Can I plant sunflower next to cucumber?
Yes. Sturdy stalk can serve as a living trellis for climbing cucumbers.

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Companion planting guide for Sunflower

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Companion planting for Sunflower: which plants to grow next to it, which to keep apart, and the reason behind each pairing.

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