Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indiana Gardener Breaks Guinness Record with 35-Foot Sunflower
A gardener in Indiana has grown the tallest sunflower ever, breaking a world record!
This giant sunflower, named Clover, is over 35 feet tall.
The gardener, Alex Babich, is from Ukraine and started growing sunflowers to honor his homeland and promote peace.
The record was confirmed by witnesses and a Guinness World Records official.
Alex hopes his sunflower will inspire others, especially considering the ongoing war in Ukraine.
There's even a documentary coming out about the sunflower called "Bloom".
A sunflower in Indiana broke the Guinness World Record for the tallest.
The sunflower, named Clover, is over 35 feet tall.
Alex Babich, a Ukrainian immigrant, grew the sunflower in his backyard.
The sunflower is a symbol of peace and a tribute to Ukraine.
A documentary titled "Bloom" is in the works about the giant sunflower.
- Who
- Alex Babich, a Ukrainian immigrant, grew the record-breaking sunflower.
- What
- A sunflower was confirmed as the world's tallest, breaking the Guinness World Record.
- When
- The official measurement took place on September 3.
- Where
- The sunflower is located in Babich’s backyard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
- Why
- Babich grew the sunflower as a symbol of his homeland, Ukraine, and to promote peace.
- Record Height
- 35 feet, 9 inches (10.92 meters)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
- Gardener
- Alex Babich
- Name of Sunflower
- Clover
- Measurement Date
- September 3
- Previous Record Location
- Germany
- Upcoming Documentary
- "Bloom"
- Babich's Age
- 47