Sunflower - Lemon Ice
The Lemon Ice Sunflower produces blooms of 5 to 6 inches and attract birds and butterflies. Sunflowers are very adaptable and will grow in a wide range of conditions, grow in almost any soil and is drought tolerant and require alot of sun. Planting should be done in the spring after the danger of frost is past. There are other varieties of sunflowers that are also produced in Oregon. Some of the other tall ones include "Lemon Queen" and the "Autumn Beauty Mix." Those varieties stand between five and seven feet tall. There is also a short variety known as Sunspots.
- Common Name: Sunflower - Lemon Ice
- Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
- Type: Flower
- Color: yellow,white
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Introduced
- Height: 48-84"
- Planting Season: Spring and Fall
- Bloom Season: Summer-Fall
- Germination: 7-21 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 70,000
- Seeding Rate: 13
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.