The world's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine

The world's tallest sunflower blooms in an Indiana backyard as a tribute to Ukraine 28 mins ago When Alex Babich looks up at the 35-foot sunflower towering over his Fort Wayne, Indiana, backyard, he sees more than just a plant. He sees a tribute to his roots. Nicknamed “Clover,” the sunflower was recently confirmed by Guinness World Records as the tallest ever recorded. Babich immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine at 14 following the Chernobyl disaster. He began growing sunflowers seven years ago as a symbol of love for his homeland. As Ukraine's national flower, the sunflower is a reminder of where Babich came from and a legacy he hopes to leave behind.