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The world’s tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine
- Alex Babich, a gardener in Fort Wayne, Indiana, grew the tallest sunflower ever measured, named Clover, which was officially certified on September 3, 2025.
- Babich began growing sunflowers seven years ago as a symbol of his love for Ukraine, a nation where sunflowers represent peace and solidarity, especially since Russia's 2022 invasion.
- Babich refined Clover through years of trial and error, exchanging seeds globally and using a secret plant feed while about 85 people witnessed the measuring event supported by local officials.
- Clover measured 35 feet 9 inches, surpassing the former world record by 5 feet, and Babich reflected emotionally that while he won’t be around forever, the legacy of this sunflower will endure.
- The record highlights gardening’s cultural importance and Babich’s hope for peace, as he expressed prayers that the war and killing in Ukraine will end soon.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A local man's backyard has become the site of a world record. Alex Babich's sunflower, named Clover, has been confirmed by Guinness as the tallest sunflower ever, standing at an impressive 35 feet. Babich, a Ukrainian immigrant, began growing sunflowers seven years ago as a tribute to his homeland. This remarkable
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In the backyard of his home in Indiana, Ukrainian immigrant Alex Babich has grown a sunflower that reaches a height of 11.2 meters. For the 47-year-old, the flower is not only a Guinness World Record holder, but also a symbol of his roots and love for his homeland.
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