Dee's Gardens
Common Name
False Sunflower or Sunflower Heliopsis
Botanical Name
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
Zones
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Afternoon Shade
Water Needs
Average
Soil
Average well drained
Height
24-36"
Spread
24"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
 When grown in rich, moist soil it tends to
need staking.  Performs best in average
soil with average watering.
Plant Size
  
 
 
A beautiful carefree perennial.  'Summer Sun' puts on a show of
semi-double 2-3 inch bright yellow-gold flowers all summer long.  
Has a nice bushy form with deep green leaves.  This variety is
very heat tolerant, making it a great choice in Southern gardens.  
Tall strong stems make for great cut flowers.