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Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'

Summer Sun smooth oxeye

(syn. Sommersonne)

This is a tough plant that is easy to grow.This local native sunflower happily naturalizes in moist or dry conditions. Upright and clump forming with bright yellow flowers June through August. Tough and easy to grow. Staking is rarely necessary due to sturdy and strong stems.Very attractive to nectar seekers. Great for cut flowers.

Height

3-4 Feet

Spread

2-3 Feet

Bloom Color

Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Interesting Notes

This is a great plant for the busy home gardener who expects his plants to give him more than he deserves. It will produce arm loads of flowers all summer long and never once ask for decent soil or proper care. It will even thrive on heavy clay where other flowers refuse to grow. And bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies will feed on the nectar and enjoy it while the "gardener" is away doing real work. floridata

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but may tolerate drought. Propagate by seed, cuttings or division every 2-3 years. Deadhead to extend the blooming season. Low maintenance. Best utilized in the back of a border garden to accent lower growing, brightly colored perennials, as well as wildflower and cutting gardens.

Characteristics & Attributes

Growth Rate
• Medium
Nature Attraction
• Butterflies
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Summer
Attributes
• Mass Planting
• Cut Flower
• Wildflower Garden
• Native to Northeast
• Drought Tolerant
• Border
• Native to US
Soil Moisture Needs
• Good Drainage
• Moist