Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Indiana Gardener Races to Break 30-Foot Sunflower Record

8/8/2025

24 4

Summary

Story summary

An Indiana gardener, Alex Babich, is on the verge of achieving greatness with his towering sunflower, Clover, which has soared to an impressive 26 feet 8 inches. With the current world record standing at 30 feet 1 inch, set in Germany in 2014, Fort Wayne is rallying behind Babich, supplying him with the tools needed to safeguard his remarkable plant as it continues to grow.

1 of 1

Story summary

An Indiana gardener, Alex Babich, is on the verge of achieving greatness with his towering sunflower, Clover, which has soared to an impressive 26 feet 8 inches. With the current world record standing at 30 feet 1 inch, set in Germany in 2014, Fort Wayne is rallying behind Babich, supplying him with the tools needed to safeguard his remarkable plant as it continues to grow.