'Sundial' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)
Perennial
- Cheery native perennial with golden yellow & orange flowers!
- Reliable addition to hot, dry garden spaces.
- Loved by pollinators, especially bees & butterflies.
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 48-54" tall x 42" wide at maturity.
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Description
With cold and heat tolerance in the landscape, false sunflower is a durable perennial you can always count on to welcome summer into your garden. The cheery flowers add a unique texture that creates a joyful contrast in mixed garden beds or borders. Once established, this perennial will be able to handle periods of drought and keep up appearances!
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: False Sunflower
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (>6 hrs sun/day), part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 48-54" tall x 42" wide
Flower color: Yellow & red/orange
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Mid-late summer
Features: Native, heat tolerant, cold tolerant, pollinator-friendly, container plants, drought tolerant
Uses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, specimen, cut flowers, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun. Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates or when plants are being grown in dry soils.
Water: Dry to medium -- Water regularly until established
Spacing: Minimum 3.5 ft. apart
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release, or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: No special care needed. May leave spent blooms on plants over winter for reseeding, and providing interest to birds in the winter garden. Clean up spent foliage in early spring as plants emerge.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadheading is not required for continuous bloom, but old flowers may be cut off if desired to extend flowering time.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
My initial order was held up a few more days than expected during 100 degree heat wave due to shipping company, not great garden plants. When it arrived the leaves looked bad and I questioned if it had virus, so I sent pictures and customer service quickly took care of it and sent me new plant that arrived as expected and no issues. I have planted the original plant separately to watch it but the company felt it was likely just beat up from shipping. I’m very happy with the company and their products. I also ordered some hostas, they all came wrapped and boxed with caution taken from great garden plants. But shipping companies can be brutal. Will definitely order again from them!!
I discovered heliopsis (false sunflowers) after being unsuccessful with sunflowers. My yard does not provide the level of sun needed to grow sunflowers. I’ve purchased a variety of heliopsis.
While they are all amazing, the sundial has become a favorite of mine. They are in their second season and are flowering a lot. If you want an easy to care for plant and like color, this one is a winner!
The different color varieties pair nicely together and compliment rudbeckia (black eyed Susan’s). Here is a picture of the sundial (with other varieties in the background.
My plant is thriving. I put a cloche over it to protect from critters in the yard. It will have to be removed soon, it is almost at the top.
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Are they deer resistant
Yes, false sunflower is deer resistant which means you'll be able to enjoy this cheery perennial in your landscape without worrying about deer snacking on them.