Sunflower Two Queens Large Seed Pack

Description

Grow these two royally gorgeous sunflowers for their beauty in the garden, for loads of cut flowers, and to provide support for local bees. ‘Lemon Queen’ is a well-known pollinator-friendly variety, and ‘Velvet Queen’ also provides plenty of pollen; both are drought tolerant, too. This combination of 4″–8″ wide, lemon yellow and dark burgundy sunflowers looks stunning as a backdrop for the flower or vegetable garden and the multi-branching stems bloom for months. Sunflowers are edible, with a bittersweet flavor. The petals add a pretty pop of color ion salads and desserts. The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. They can be grilled, marinated, or sauteed for an unusual appetizer or side dish.

Variety Information: ‘Lemon Queen’ has 5″–7″ blooms with lemon-yellow petals and a brown center; ‘Velvet Queen’ has 4″-8″ flowers with dark burgundy petals and a black center.