Sunflowers are among the most beloved flowers in the world, with their bright yellow petals and cheerful faces. But did you know that many other flowers look like sunflowers? From daisies to the cosmos, here are 15 stunning flowers that look like sunflowers. 1. Daisy The classic daisy is a close relative of the sunflower and has a similar shape and color. Daisies come in many colors, including white, pink, yellow, and purple. 2. Coreopsis This flower looks just like a miniature sunflower! Coreopsis comes in shades of yellow and orange. 3. Cosmos Cosmos have large daisy-like blooms with yellow centers surrounded by petals in shades of pink or white. They're easy to grow from seed and make great cut flowers for bouquets. 4. Marigold Marigolds look very similar to sunflowers but come in various colors, including yellow, orange, red, and even purple! They're also known for being drought-tolerant and easy to grow from seed. 5. Zinnia The Zinnia is a flower that is similar in appearance to the sunflower. It is a popular flower for gardens and cut flowers and is known for its bright, long-lasting blooms. Some popular varieties of Zinnia that resemble sunflowers include the 'Zowie! Yellow Flame' and the 'Zowie! Scarlet'. 6. Chrysanthemum The Chrysanthemum is another flower that can resemble the sunflower. Some varieties of Chrysanthemum have large, yellow, daisy-like flowers that are similar in appearance to sunflowers. The Chrysanthemum is a popular flower for gardens and cut flowers and is known for its long-lasting blooms. 7. Gerbera Gerbera Daisy is another flower that can resemble a sunflower. It belongs to the same family as sunflowers, the Asteraceae. Gerbera daisies have large, brightly colored flowers that come in a variety of colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red, and white. 8. Calendula calendula, also known as pot marigold, is a flower that can resemble sunflowers. Calendulas have large, daisy-like flowers that come in shades of yellow and orange. These flowers are also popular in gardens and as cut flowers. 9. Gaillardia Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower or Indian blanket, is another flower that can resemble sunflowers in certain varieties. Gaillardia has large, daisy-like flowers that come in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The petals are often arranged in a way that gives them a similar appearance to sunflowers, with a central disk and surrounding petals. 10. False Sunflower False sunflower is a flower that closely resembles a sunflower. False sunflowers have large yellow or orange daisy-like flowers that are similar in appearance to sunflowers. They have a long blooming period and are known for their hardiness and tolerance of various soil types. 11. Coneflowers Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, is a flowers that can resemble sunflowers. Coneflowers have large, daisy-like flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, yellow, and orange. They have a central cone-shaped disk surrounded by drooping petals, which gives them a similar appearance to sunflowers. 12. Aster Aster is a flower that can resemble sunflowers. Asters have large, daisy-like flowers that come in various colors. Some varieties of Asters have a yellow or orange color, which looks similar to sunflowers. Asters have a central disk surrounded by petals, which gives them a similar appearance to sunflowers. 13. Black-eyed Susan Black-eyed Susan is a flower that closely resembles a sunflower. Black-eyed Susans have large yellow or orange daisy-like flowers with a dark central disk, which gives them their name. The resemblance to sunflowers comes from the bright colors and the central disk. 14. Wedelia Wedelia is a flower that can resemble sunflowers. Wedelia is a creeping perennial plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and a dark central disk resembling sunflowers. They are often used in landscaping and are known for their hardiness and tolerance of various soil types and temperatures. 15. Dahlia Dahlia is a flower that can resemble sunflowers in certain varieties. Dahlias are members of the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers. They are popular in gardens and as cut flowers and are known for their long blooming period. Some popular Dahlia varieties resembling sunflowers include 'Sunshine' and 'Flower of the Sun.' Next step Gardener services Maintenance gardener Setup gardener Balcony gardener Vegetable gardener Flower gardener Virtual garden consultation Landscaping services Landscape design Landscape garden maintenance Online nursery Organic pesticides and fertilizers Plant media Organic seeds Extra reading 6 Tips for More Flowers Flowers that Thrive in Poor Soil Flowering plants for balcony Best outdoor plants for home in India 15 Awesome Bell Shaped Flowers That Look Like Bells You can Grow at Home Happy Gardening! Dr. Vandana K.
