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'Rays for Days' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
2'2" 20" 66cm 51cm
Height: 2' - 2'2"
Spread: 18" - 20"
Height: 61cm - 66cm
Spread: 46cm - 51cm
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  • Details

    24 - 26 Inches
    18 - 20 Inches
    18 - 20 Inches
    61cm - 66cm
    46cm - 51cm
    46cm - 51cm

    Features

    Large, fully double flowers are golden yellow. Tall stems and a Zinnia-like appearance make them a perfect cut flower selection. Excellent heat and drought tolerance.

    Disease Resistant
    Long Blooming
    Heat Tolerant
    Drought Tolerant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 26 Inches 61cm - 66cm
    Spacing: 
    18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Yellow
    Flower Shade: 
    Yellow
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Edging Plant
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Deadheading is helpful but not necessary for long bloom time. Divide in spring or fall, if needed. Best in average soil.

    'Rays for Days' Heliopsis helianthoides USPPAF, Can PBRAF
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