• Bright yellow lemon queen sunflowers with dark seeds in a cluster on a garden backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen

Show-stopping as cut flowers and also great for borders

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 70 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

Paler in color but just as bold in attitude! Lemon Queen Sunflowers are a beautiful, if slightly more subtle way to rejoice in sunny summer weather!

Easy to grow, this unique variety thrives in full sun, warm weather and well draining soil.

  • Annual; lemony, happy blooms
  • Easy to grow, summer blooming
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 28 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 800 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 3,200 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 12,800 Up to 500 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 64,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen

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Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen FAQs

What is Lemon Queen Sunflower also known as?

Lemon Queen Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

What type of seed is Lemon Queen Sunflower?

Lemon Queen Sunflower is an open pollinated seed.

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