Trollius chinensis Golden Queen (Globeflower)

Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' is the showstopper of the globeflower world. Large, bowl-shaped blossoms in a deep golden-orange, each one 2 to 3 inches across, rise on strong, wiry stems above a clump of finely divided, dark green foliage. The blooms resemble oversized double buttercups, with a bright crown of upright petals at the center that catches the light beautifully. It's no surprise this variety earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, one of the most respected honors in gardening. Native to the marshy meadows of Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China, Golden Queen thrives wherever the soil stays consistently moist, making it a natural choice for pond edges, stream banks, bog gardens, or any low, damp corner of the yard where other perennials struggle. It's a long-lived, clump-forming plant that only gets better with age, and it needs no staking despite its height.  

Why gardeners love it: 
Award of Garden Merit winner from the Royal Horticultural Society
Large, vivid golden-orange blooms unlike any other perennial
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Excellent as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements 
Thrives in wet, boggy, or heavy clay soil where few perennials succeed  

Growing information
Height: 24-36 inches
Spread: 18-26 inches
Bloom time: Late spring into midsummer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, consistently moist to wet soil; tolerates heavy clay and boggy conditions
Hardiness: Perennial, hardy in zones 3-7  

Golden Queen prefers cooler temperatures and consistent moisture, and dislikes prolonged drought or intense summer heat, so give it a spot with some afternoon shade in warmer climates. Once established (usually within a year or two), it forms a dependable, long-lived clump that returns bigger and brighter each year. Cut it back after flowering if the foliage looks tired, and it will fill back in with fresh, glossy growth. Bring bold color and pollinator activity to the damp corners of your garden with Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen', an award-winning globeflower that thrives where other perennials won't.