World's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine

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When Alex Babich looks up at the 35-foot sunflower towering over his Indiana, he sees more than just a plant — he sees a tribute to his roots.

Nicknamed "Clover," the sunflower was recently confirmed by Guinness World Records as the tallest ever recorded. https://abcnews.link/UnN4HBo

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World's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine


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When Alex Babich looks up at the 35-foot sunflower towering over his Fort Wayne, Indiana, backyard, he sees more than just a plant
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press and OBED LAMY Associated Press
September 12, 2025, 1:14 PM


Achieving the feat holds special significance for the 47-year-old Babich since sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine...................
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[LeftInTX]

1. Here is a better picture. It's hard to see the top!

[Talitha]

2. Wow, that's absolutely incredible!!!

[AllaN01Bear]

3. ""

[Cha]

4. Wow and in Indiana! TY nt

[StarryNite]

5. Wow! I love it!

[Donkees]

6. 🌻 🇺🇦

[calimary]

7. That's absolutely AMAZING!

Thirty-five feet tall! That’s the kind of reassurance I can really appreciate!

[LymphocyteLover]

8. Impressive! I had a couple 10 footers this year in Indiana. I think the weather was good for

sunflower growing this year.