Helianthus X laetiflorus 'Lemon Queen'
Lemon Queen Sunflower
Description
Lemon Queen is in the Sunflower family. It is an upright shrub with wispy droopy branches that contain vibrant gold flowers in abundance at the end of summer and the beginning of fall.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.