Everyone has a favorite flower.

Some people like flamboyant flowers, like roses or carnations, while others like more subtle flowers, like lilies or lavender. Not everyone is going to like the same type of flower and that's okay. Personally, though, my favorite flower is the sunflower. It's probably the best flower out there, in my opinion. I grew them for a couple years beside my house and I've never been so proud of myself. I grew so attached to them that I named them and felt really sad if one of them didn't make it. So, if you're undecided about what you're own favorite flower is, I've made a small list of reasons why I like this wonderful flower named after the sun; hopefully, this'll persuade you to come over to the not-so-dark side.

1. They're pretty: I'm usually not a fan of yellow, but I'm okay with this yellow. Their petals are really long and soft and they just emit this really warm glow when the sun hits them. They're quite a sight if you have a field full of them.

2. They smell really nice: I don't even know how to describe their smell, they just smell like heaven and I love it.

3. They can be used as a form of measurement: We all know sunflowers can get pretty tall. You could stand next to one and see how your own height compares to it. Most of mine were at least a head taller than me and I thought that was pretty neat.

4. They're happy flowers: Sunflowers in general are just cheerful flowers; I don't know anyone whose looked at one and not smiled. I mean, have you seen one? It's like a baby laughing while holding a Golden Retriever puppy. The whole experience is precious.

After reading this short list, I hope I've persuaded you to like this flower a little more than you had before. They're just an all around great flower and I honestly think that they bring a little more happiness into the world every time someone looks at one. Hopefully, this made the sunflower you're new favorite flower!