Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
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 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 |
