Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ (Sunflower 'Lemon Queen'). 'Lemon Queen' is a clump-forming perennial with pale yellow, star-like flowers with darker yellow centres which contrast well with the dark green leaves.
Perennial, Deciduous, Herbaceous
USA
Used in sunny borders. Grown for showy flowers.
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Grow in a sunny position and needs a long hot summer to flower well. Sometimes needs staking.
Seed or division in autumn or spring.
Watch out for slugs and snails, powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases.
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