Helianthus laetiflorus 'Lemon Queen'

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Description

Lemon Queen is in the Sunflower family. It is an upright shrub with wispy droopy branches that contain vibrant gold flowers in abundance at the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Gold

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.