Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower
Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen')
Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') is a vigorous, late-summer to fall-blooming perennial that produces masses of soft, pale yellow flowers atop tall, upright stems. A favorite among pollinators, this sunflower variety is perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized plantings.
Distinctive Features
Lemon Queen boasts large, lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers with golden-brown centers. The blooms appear in profusion on strong, branching stems, creating an impressive vertical presence in the landscape. Its deep green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Prefers regular moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, making it highly adaptable.
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Provides height and color in late-season plantings.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Meadow and Prairie Plantings: Blends well with native grasses and perennials.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a bold, luminous display.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting flowers make excellent fresh arrangements.
Low Maintenance Care
Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial requiring minimal care.
- Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates brief dry periods.
- Pruning: Cut back after blooming to maintain a tidy shape.
- Fertilizing: Minimal feeding required; thrives in average soil.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Lemon Queen?
This tall, long-blooming sunflower provides cheerful, pale-yellow blooms and pollinator appeal.
- Soft Yellow Blooms: A lighter, more refined sunflower variety.
- Extended Bloom Season: Flowers persist from late summer into fall.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Provides nectar for beneficial insects.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with little care.
For a tall, easy-care perennial with luminous yellow blooms, Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') is an outstanding choice.
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