Helianthus annus - Lemon Queen Sunflower is a cheerful soft yellow with a chocolate center and petals form into a point. The Bees love to visit, and you will see them all over the flowers we need to help support our pollinators anytime we can, these Sunflowers can feed the birds from the center seed they love to eat. The lemony yellow blooms are 5 inchs across and on a multibranched plant, so it will have many blooms at once. I would suggest staking it for support of the weight from the blooms and seed. They are also lovely cut flowers, just save seed for the birds after you enjoy the flowers. I have read that the blooms are prolific and will cover the plant with lemon flowers.
 
          15+  seed per pack    
 
Planting Zone: 4 - 9
 
Full Sun
 
Height:  6 – 7 feet
 
Width: 2 ½ feet
 
Drought Tolerant
 
Attracts  Bees
 
Great cut flowers
 
Edible: The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. They can be grilled, marinated, or sauteed for an unusual appetizer or side dish.
 
Help the Great Sunflower Project with research to understand the challenges that bees are facing by watching and recording the bees at these sunflowers.
 
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