Sunflower. A tall perennial with conspicuously veined, dark green leaves. Pale yellow flowers with a slightly darker centre open in late summer to mid-autumn. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’
A tall perennial with conspicuously veined, dark green leaves. Pale yellow flowers with a slightly darker centre open in late summer to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Helianthus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Lemon Queen' |
| Common Name | Sunflower |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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