1 Gallon
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts' (False Sunflower) is a showy short-lived perennial forming an upright clump of stiff purple stems boasting sunflower-like flowers from midsummer to fall. Each blossom features bright golden-yellow ray petals with vibrant red-orange centers, surrounding a cone-shaped brownish-yellow center disks. They are visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. The stems are clothed with pairs of rough-textured, toothed, dark purple leaves. A valuable addition to the landscape with its profusion of cheerful blossoms over a long season, False Sunflower is an undemanding plant which provides excellent, midsummer color. Hardy and easy to grow, it is a beautiful garden perennial for dry sites.
Height: 3 - 4'
Spread: 1 - 2'
Spacing: 1 - 2'
Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
Blooms: Mid Summer into Fall