Fort Wayne Man Inches Toward National Sunflower Height Record

Fort Wayne Man Inches Toward National Sunflower Height Record

Fort Wayne, IN — In a backyard battle of determination versus nature, a towering sunflower named Clover has grown to a jaw-dropping 34 feet, potentially reclaiming the national sunflower height record — if the squirrels don’t get to it first.

The sunflower, nurtured by a Fort Wayne resident and garden enthusiast who shares updates under the name Garden Fun Guy, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record by nearly 4 feet.

While official confirmation is still pending, the grower has already been in contact with Guinness representatives, who are eagerly awaiting a formal measurement date.

Clover’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

According to updates shared in the Indiana Gardening Facebook group, the grower has ha