Sunflower Lemon Queen offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional golden sunflowers, presenting pale luminous lemon-yellow petals that command attention through understated elegance. This tall, branching heirloom cultivar produces multiple blooms per plant on architectural stems, extending your harvest window and maximizing garden impact. Reaching maturity in approximately 65 days, Lemon Queen thrives in full sun with warm growing conditions and well-drained soil. Its delicate coloring and prolific branching habit make it an exceptional choice for cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, and landscape focal points — and its abundant nectar and seed production make it one of the best sunflowers you can grow for bees, songbirds, and butterflies.

Germination Rate: 94%. Test Date: 10/25. TLM.

Why Choose Sunflower Lemon Queen?

• Heirloom Seed: Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for reliable blooms and authentic beauty.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA structure has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.
• Outstanding for Bees & Pollinators: The pale lemon blooms are exceptionally rich in pollen and nectar — Lemon Queen is widely regarded as one of the top sunflower varieties for attracting honeybees, native bees, and bumblebees. A must-have for any pollinator garden.
• Beloved by Birds: Mature seed heads are loaded with nutritious seeds that attract finches, chickadees, cardinals, and other songbirds. Leave a few plants standing at season’s end for a natural backyard bird feeder.
• Soft Lemon-Yellow Blooms: Pale, luminous petals in a sophisticated lemon tone — a beautiful alternative to classic golden sunflowers.
• Tall Branching Habit: Multiple blooms per plant on tall stems — more flowers and a longer harvest window than single-stem varieties.
• Outstanding Cut Flower: Long sturdy stems and refined color make Lemon Queen exceptional for fresh-cut bouquets and arrangements.

Planting Tips for Success

• When to Plant: Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 50°F or higher. Succession-sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous blooms.
• Sunlight: Full sun — at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for maximum bloom production.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Tolerates poor soils but performs best with good fertility.
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: Thin to 12–18 inches apart. Wider spacing produces larger, more branching plants with more blooms.
• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently. Drought-tolerant once established — avoid overwatering.
• Support: Stake tall plants in windy areas to support stems when laden with blooms and developing seed heads.
• Fertilizing: Light balanced fertilizer at planting. Avoid excess nitrogen which promotes foliage over blooms.
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 65 days to bloom from direct sow.
• Harvest: Cut blooms when petals are just fully open for longest vase life. For seeds, harvest when the back of the head turns yellow-brown and seeds are plump.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Garden & Decorative Uses

• Cut Flower Gardens: Pale lemon blooms on long stems are stunning in fresh bouquets and mixed arrangements.
• Pollinator & Bee Gardens: One of the top-rated sunflowers for attracting honeybees and native bees — plant in drifts for maximum pollinator impact.
• Bird Gardens: Seed-rich heads attract finches, cardinals, and chickadees — leave standing at season’s end for natural wildlife feeding.
• Dried Flower Arrangements: Seed heads and blooms dry beautifully for long-lasting decorative use indoors.
• Landscape Focal Point: Tall, elegant plants create sophisticated garden backdrops and natural privacy screens.

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Nutritional Information

Per 1 oz (28g) dry roasted sunflower seeds (harvested seeds, not planting seeds):

• Calories: 165
• Total Fat: 14g (18% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1mg (0% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 7g (3% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 5.5g
• Vitamin E: 7.4mg (49% Daily Value)
• Magnesium: 37mg (9% Daily Value)
• Selenium: 22.5mcg (41% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. We recommend consulting local extension services or experienced gardeners in your area.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored seeds maintain viability for 2–3 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–11 as an annual. Consult your local zone map before planting.

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