There are hybrid sunflowers that produce pollen. There is open pollinated sunflowers that produce pollen. There are hybrid sunflowers that do not produce pollen. When I have purchased seed for myself in past years, many years ago, I ensured that when I purchased the seed that I chose the cultivar that produced pollen. There are some very beautiful sunflowers that do not produce pollen, but produce the most beautiful flowers. Personally, I would always chose pollen varieties. That is too bad that many grow "pollen free" sunflowers for sure. Have that most wonderful and awesome day, health and life. Cindi