PL. —Heliopsis helianthoidesBotanical illustration — drop image
Heliopsis helianthoides

False Sunflower

Summer
3a9aHardiness zone
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background

Care guide
SunFull sun — 6+ hours daily
Water1 inch per week; drought tolerant once established
SoilAverage to fertile, well-draining; pH 5.5–7.0
Spacing18–24 inches
Height36–48 inches
Zone3a – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Direct sowFrost hardy