Lemon Queen Sunflower

The Lemon Queen Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') is a delightful and striking variety of sunflower, known for its unique soft lemon-yellow petals that encircle a chocolate-brown center. This variety is a perennial sunflower, making it a lasting addition to gardens.

Lemon Queen typically grows to a height of 5 to 7 feet, with multiple branches that produce numerous blooms over the course of the summer and into early fall. Each flower head is about 4 to 6 inches in diameter, a bit smaller than the traditional sunflower, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in quantity and grace.

This variety is especially beloved by gardeners for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of the garden. Lemon Queen Sunflowers are low maintenance and drought-resistant once established, thriving in full sun and adapting well to a variety of soil types.

Its soft yellow blooms provide a lighter, more subtle alternative to the bolder, classic sunflower varieties, making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of elegance and brightness to borders, backgrounds, or as a natural fence in the garden.