This sun-tracking behavior , known as heliotropism , is most evident in young sunflower buds and usually diminishes as the flower matures, with mature sunflowers generally facing east ...

The post's evidence? A patch of sunflowers, known for turning their flowers throughout the day to follow the sun in the sky, were facing away from the sun. Snopes found several other videos ...

No matter the weather or winds, the sunflower draws itself to full height, stands strong, and when the sun shines, it moves ...

It all started way before the plants even bloomed. Young sunflower plants start each morning facing east to greet the sunrise. They follow the sun all day, angling themselves towards it as it travels ...

What we call the flower is made of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers. The large petals are, in fact, infertile ray flowers ...

Sunflowers grow best in a full-sun spot on a south-facing windowsill, patio, or porch. When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind.

The post's evidence? A patch of sunflowers, known for turning their flowers throughout the day to follow the sun in the sky, were facing away from the sun. Snopes found several other videos ...