Look at my sunflower!!!  This one planted itself, so it is the first to bloom.  

 

The tomato cages in the background are about 5 feet tall.  This beautiful blossom is up about 10 feet.

 

The pollinators love the nectar, and the birds love the seeds.  We just love looking at it.  We do save a few seeds each year to replant.  But a package of seeds is really cheap, and available everywhere.  Be sure to check the height on the ones you plan to plant.  Not everybody has room for 10-12 foot tall plants.  

 

It is my opinion (and I bet I'm not alone) that you can't have too many sunflowers in the garden.  They make everybody happy.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!