Advertisements

How to make a Sunflower in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a sunflower with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a sunflower is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

sunflower

Let's explore how to add a sunflower to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A sunflower is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.7.2)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes (TU31)
Xbox One	Yes (CU19)
PS3	Yes (1.22)
PS4	Yes (1.22)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Sunflower in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a sunflower in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Sunflower in Survival Mode

You can add a sunflower to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a sunflower and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Sunflower Plant

First, you need to find a sunflower in the game.

sunflower flower

2. Break the Sunflower Plant

The game control to break the sunflower depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the flower.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the flower.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the flower.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the flower.

sunflower dropped

The sunflower plant will break and a smaller sunflower will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Sunflower

Make sure you pick up the sunflower before it disappears.

sunflower gathered

Once you pick up the sunflower, it will appear in your hotbar.

sunflower

Sunflowers are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Sunflower (minecraft:sunflower)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, sunflower has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Sunflower (minecraft:double_plant)	0	64	Education	1.0 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Sunflower

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
half	lower	Yes	No	[half:lower]	Lower half of item
half	upper	No	No	[half:upper]	Upper half of item

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
double_plant_type	sunflower	Yes	Yes	["double_plant_type"="sunflower"]	Item is a sunflower
upper_block_bit	false	Yes	No	["upper_block_bit"=false]	Lower half of item
upper_block_bit	true	No	No	["upper_block_bit"=true]	Upper half of item

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
double_plant_type	sunflower	Yes	Yes	["double_plant_type"="sunflower"]	Item is a sunflower
upper_block_bit	false	Yes	No	["upper_block_bit"=false]	Lower half of item
upper_block_bit	true	No	No	["upper_block_bit"=true]	Upper half of item

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
double_plant_type	sunflower	Yes	Yes	["double_plant_type"="sunflower"]	Item is a sunflower
upper_block_bit	false	Yes	No	["upper_block_bit"=false]	Lower half of item
upper_block_bit	true	No	No	["upper_block_bit"=true]	Upper half of item

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
double_plant_type	sunflower	Yes	Yes	["double_plant_type"="sunflower"]	Item is a sunflower
upper_block_bit	false	Yes	No	["upper_block_bit"=false]	Lower half of item
upper_block_bit	true	No	No	["upper_block_bit"=true]	Upper half of item

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Sunflower are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
double_plant_type	sunflower	Yes	Yes	["double_plant_type"="sunflower"]	Item is a sunflower
upper_block_bit	false	Yes	No	["upper_block_bit"=false]	Lower half of item
upper_block_bit	true	No	No	["upper_block_bit"=true]	Upper half of item

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Sunflower

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p sunflower 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Sunflower is:

/give @p double_plant 1 0

Things to Make with Sunflower

You can use sunflower to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Yellow Dye

Things to Do with Sunflower

Here are some activities that you can do with sunflower in Minecraft:

How to Make a Potted Plant

How to Breed Bees

How to Use a Composter

Share on:

Advertisements