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Lemon Queen Sunflower
Helianthus annuus. 90 days.
 
Lemon Queen is a native, annual sunflower variety that can be found growing in most regions of the United States.

Plant grows to between 5 and 7 feet in height and produces large lemon-yellow flowers with dark, chocolate-colored centers that bloom from summer to the first frost of autumn.

Bees are intensely attracted to this variety, making Lemon Queen the star of the Great Sunflower Project, a study to gather information on honey bee and native bee populations.

Lemon Queen Sunflower

SKU: SF006
$2.50 Regular Price
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  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 2 to 11
    Light Requirement: Full sun
    Soil Type: Clay, chalky, loamy
    Sow Depth: 1 inch
    Plant Spacing: 6 inches
    Germination Temp: 70°F to 70°F
    Germination Time: 8 to 10 days
    Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

  • Growing Tips

    Direct sow in late spring once the soil has warmed to 70 degrees F or higher. Sow several seeds together 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, and seeds will germinate in 7 to 14 days. Thin to the strongest seedlings.

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