Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
False Sunflower
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
Bright golden flowers bloom most of the summer.
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 acutiflora),
Garden Phlox
(Phlox paniculata),
Daylily
(Hemerocallis )
Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)