Helianthus salicifolius 'Lemon Queen' | Lemon Queen Sunflower

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DESCRIPTION
Helianthus salicifolius 'Lemon Queen' is a late-season bloomer that brings soft yellow tones to the garden from late summer into fall. Its daisy-like flowers have pale lemon-yellow petals surrounding a darker golden center, producing a bright and inviting effect. The blooms appear in abundance atop tall, sturdy stems, making it a favorite for adding height and movement to perennial borders.

This cultivar is known for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. The narrow, lance-shaped foliage gives it a fine-textured appearance, providing contrast to broader-leaved plants. Its long-lasting flowers are a magnet for pollinators, drawing in bees and butterflies through the late season when many other plants have finished blooming.

DESCRIPTION
Helianthus salicifolius 'Lemon Queen' is a late-season bloomer that brings soft yellow tones to the garden from late summer into fall. Its daisy-like flowers have pale lemon-yellow petals surrounding a darker golden center, producing a bright and inviting effect. The blooms appear in abundance atop tall, sturdy stems, making it a favorite for adding height and movement to perennial borders.

This cultivar is known for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. The narrow, lance-shaped foliage gives it a fine-textured appearance, providing contrast to broader-leaved plants. Its long-lasting flowers are a magnet for pollinators, drawing in bees and butterflies through the late season when many other plants have finished blooming.

 

  • Family: Asteraceae
    Height: 60–96 inches
    Width: 30–72 inches
    Foliage color: Dark green with a willow-like appearance
    Flower color: Pale lemon-yellow with a darker central disk
    Bloom time: Late summer to fall (August–October)
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate to low
    Maintenance: Low; occasional staking may be necessary
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4–9
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Birds love the seeds, and it is also resistant to deer and rabbits

    This plant can be seen at the Oregon Garden.

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