Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' is a rapidly growing and robust plant for the late summer garden. It produces masses of soft lemon yellow flowers that are very attractive to honey bees. This is a great plant to combine with Ornamental Grasses for end of summer drama.
- Height: 1.8-2.1 m (6-7 ft)
- Spread: 61 - 91 cm (24 - 36 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
- Sun or Shade: sun
- Bloom Time: late summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: yellow
- Critter Resistance: rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Lemon Queen' is very easy to grow and even performs well in poor soils. Give it average soil and full sun and stand back. It can be pinched in June to keep it shorter and bushier. It is a clump forming plant and is not an agressive spreader.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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