Sunflower Love

Oh how I love sunflowers! They are such a happy plant. Those pretty, bright yellow heads that magically track the sunthrough the day (a little reminder for me to keep my face to the light).I have tried for years to grow them.I have only been successful once. I'm not sure why a flower that will thrive in an empty lot will not grow in my yard. Because of this, I have been spotted over the years