Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'

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Heliopsis helianthoides

False Sunflower

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

Bright golden flowers bloom most of the summer.

Height

36-48 Inches

Spread

18-36 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Will reseed prolifically.
Cut back in mid summer.
Deadhead after bloom.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
Cut Flowers
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist but well-drained