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Botanical Name: Heliopsis
Common Name: False Sunflower
Hardiness: Zone 3 - 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Flower Colours: Yellow
Foliage: Narrow, green
Height: 28 - 36 inches
Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Soil Type: Average
Moisture: Well drained
Care Level: Easy
Heliopsis Summer Sun

General Description:
Produces tall, erect stems that do not need staking. Extremely hardy and floriferous. Yellow, daisy-like flowers can be up to four inches across. Plants establish and fill in quickly. Summer Sun 28-36" doube blooms on strong stems.
Venus 30-36" doube 4-6" golden yellow flowers. Fast growing with strong stems.
Scabra: Dark yellow daisly like blossoms, with darker centre.

Care and Maintenance:
Requires little care. Full sun and well drained soil.

Uses & Features:
Back Border
Mass Planting
Naturalizing
Cut flowers
Summer Colour
Long flowering

Varieties Available:
helianthoides
Summer Sun
Venus
Scabra
Loriane Sunshine