Heliopsis helianthoides #2 (False Sunflower)

Deep yellow daisy like flowers with darker yellow centers are 2″ wide and last for weeks in mid-summer. They sit on top of thin stems that may be cut back to reduce the overall height of the plant. Its leaves are ovate and toothed reaching about 6″ long.  Plant may be deadheaded to lengthen bloom time.  It easily self-seeds and its seeds are loved by many species of birds.  A host for 2 species of Lepidoptera and often visited by pollinators. Grows in a variety of soils including poor dry, and clay soil.  Full sun to part shade if placed in too much shade plant may become leggy and floppy.  Deer generally do not enjoy its foliage.

• Full Sun to Part Shade
• Average Soil (UPL)
• 4-6′ Tall x 2-4′ Wide
• Blooms in Mid-Summer
• Yellow Blooms
• Zone 4
• Ohio Native