USPS Celebrates Sunflowers with New Forever Stamp

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The U.S. Postal Service has released a new Sunflowers Forever stamp, celebrating the sunflower's beauty, positive symbolism, and ecological benefits. Designed by Greg Breeding and illustrated by Nancy Stahl, the stamp features four sunflowers with golden yellow petals, a brown center, and green leaves and stems. Sunflowers are a dependable source of nectar for pollinators, provide edible seeds, and have long been associated with happiness, loyalty, and abundance in various cultures.

Why it matters

The Sunflowers Forever stamp continues the Postal Service's tradition of highlighting native flowers on U.S. stamps, celebrating the sunflower's significance as the state flower of Kansas and its versatile uses in gardens, farms, and cuisine. The stamp's release also coincides with the Postal Service's 250th year of service, underscoring the organization's role in connecting communities and commemorating American culture and heritage.

The details

The stamp's design was created using ink sketches based on photographic references, with color applied using a vector drawing application. Sunflowers are known for their ability to thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, offering sustainable benefits such as drought resistance, soil rejuvenation, and natural pest control. The sunflower's scientific name, Helianthus annuus, comes from the Greek words for 'sun' and 'flower', reflecting its ancient cultural associations with sun gods and abundance.

• The Sunflowers Forever stamp was issued on March 14, 2026.
• The stamp was released at the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club's 136th annual March Party in Strongsville, Ohio.

What’s next

The Sunflowers Forever stamp will be available for purchase through the USPS Postal Store, by phone, by mail, and at Post Office locations nationwide.