Lemon Queen, Heirloom Sunflower Seeds

Lemon Queen, Heirloom Sunflower Seeds — The Tall Branching Sunflower With 10-Inch Pale Yellow Blooms, Drought Tolerant and Beloved by Birds

Lemon Queen (Helianthus annuus) is a tall branching sunflower reaching 5–7 feet with 10-inch diameter pale lemon-yellow blooms. Drought tolerant and sun-loving. As a branching variety, each plant bursts forth with multiple blooms — perfect for cut flowers from summer through fall. Birds flock to these sunflowers for their abundant seeds. 75–85 days to maturity. 20+ seeds per packet.

Why Grow Lemon Queen?

• Pale lemon-yellow 10-inch blooms — soft, beautiful color unlike standard yellow sunflowers
• Branching habit — multiple blooms per plant, excellent cut flower
• Drought tolerant — thrives in hot, dry conditions
• Beloved by birds — abundant seeds attract finches and other seed-eating birds
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost in full sun. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 6 inches apart. Thin to 18–24 inches. Water consistently until established — drought tolerant once established. Stake in windy locations. Harvest blooms for cut flowers when petals just begin to open. Allow seed heads to dry on the plant for bird feeding or seed saving. 75–85 days.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.