Sugar Land man grows 20-foot-tall sunflower plant

SUGAR LAND, Texas -- In his backyard, Ed Prudhomme is growing herbs and vegetables, but the true stunner is his sunflower plant, which is towering over his home. The plant is 20 feet tall.

"The sunflower, I found, was just lovely and different," Prudhomme shared.

Prudhomme, 90, was an attorney for 66 years. When he retired, he focused on his garden and began growing sunflower plants. Over the years, one plant got taller each season.

"To have a 20-foot sunflower is absolutely astounding," Prudhomme said.

He discusses where his knack for gardening comes from and the process of growing his plant in the video above.