Sunflower 'Lemon Queen', Perennial Sunflower 'Lemon Queen'
Free-flowering, Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ (Sunflower) is ideal for brightening up the late-season garden. This tall and upright perennial features luminous sprays of pale yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), with light yellow ray florets surrounding a dark yellow central disk. The abundant flowers blanket the entire bush and cover the foliage of coarse, dark green leaves. Often called a showstopper, ‘Lemon Queen’ is a valuable addition to the landscape with its spectacular floral display that lasts about 6 weeks from late summer to fall.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Perennial Sunflower, Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 7' (180cm - 210cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Perennial Sunflower, Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 7' (180cm - 210cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ (Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ (Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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