Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus annuus) Stately sunflowers with soft lemon-yellow petals. A pollinator magnet and excellent cut flower for summer gardens
Minimum: 25+ Seeds
A Regal Addition to Summer Gardens and Bouquets
Grace your garden with the soft radiance of Lemon Queen Sunflowers, a stately heirloom known for its lemon-yellow petals, branching habit, and strong bee appeal. These sunflowers stand tall with multiple blooms per plant, making them a favorite for cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, and sun-drenched borders.
Whether you're creating a bee sanctuary or a show-stopping bouquet, Lemon Queen delivers beauty with purpose.
🌼 Why Grow Lemon Queen?
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🌞 Lemon-Yellow Blooms – Softer than typical sunflowers; serene and elegant
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🐝 Pollinator Powerhouse – Loved by bees, butterflies & native insects
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✂️ Cut Flower Favorite – Long stems and sturdy blooms perfect for vases
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🌻 Multi-Blooming Plants – Each stem offers several sunny faces
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🌾 Great for Naturalizing – Ideal for meadows, borders, and garden backdrops
🌱 Perfect For:
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Bee & butterfly gardens
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Cutting gardens & floral arrangements
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Cottage-style borders and wildflower patches
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Backdrops in veggie gardens or sunny beds
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Educational gardens & pollinator pathways
📊 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
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Plant Type: Annual
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Height: 5–7 feet
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Spacing: 12–18 inches
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Sun: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
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Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
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Zones: Grows as an annual in all zones
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Water Needs: Moderate once established
🌿 Growing Tips:
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Sow directly after last frost—sunflowers don’t transplant well
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Provide support if growing in windy areas or loose soil
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Plant in succession for continual blooms all summer
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Attracts beneficial insects to help nearby crops thrive
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Use mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds
💛 Beauty with a Purpose
Lemon Queen Sunflowers combine graceful beauty and ecological value. Their pale yellow petals not only soothe the eye, but also feed pollinators, nourish soil ecosystems, and brighten every garden corner.
Bring home a sunflower that’s truly fit for royalty.