Summer Sun False Sunflower
Summer Sun False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun')
Summer Sun False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun') is a vigorous, long-blooming perennial that produces an abundance of bright golden-yellow, semi-double flowers from midsummer through early fall. This heat-tolerant variety thrives in sunny gardens, providing vibrant color and attracting pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.
Distinctive Features
Summer Sun boasts cheerful, daisy-like flowers with slightly ruffled petals surrounding a golden center. The sturdy, upright stems ensure strong garden performance, making it an excellent choice for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, adaptable to a variety of climates.
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Adds height and vibrant color.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Meadow and Prairie Plantings: Naturalizes beautifully.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a bright, cheerful display.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting blooms are excellent for arrangements.
Low Maintenance Care
Summer Sun False Sunflower is a resilient, easy-care perennial that requires minimal maintenance.
- Watering: Prefers regular moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.
- Fertilizing: Minimal feeding required; compost in spring supports healthy growth.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Summer Sun?
This heat-tolerant, long-blooming perennial provides golden-yellow color and strong garden performance.
- Bright, Semi-Double Blooms: Adds a cheerful touch to plantings.
- Extended Bloom Season: Flowers from midsummer through fall.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees and butterflies.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with little care.
For a vibrant, easy-care perennial with long-lasting golden flowers, Summer Sun False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun') is an outstanding choice.
OUR SIZING
Not sure what 2 inch B&B or 30 Gallon Clump really means? This guide breaks down all our plant size terms so you know exactly what to expect, whether you're ordering online or picking up at our nursery. From caliper measurements to container volumes, we've decoded our system to help you shop with confidence.
Plant Detectives Shipping Guide
Nationwide plant shipping made easy. Learn how we ship trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. No order too big or too small. Fast, careful, and contractor-friendly.