False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
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False Sunflower is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–6 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with yellow flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 3–6 ft
- Spread
- 2–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- Yellow
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; cut flowers; bird garden; sunny border
- Wildlife Value
- Silvery Checkerspot; Painted Lady
False Sunflower grows best in full sun with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–6 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Silvery Checkerspot; Painted Lady. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, cut flowers, bird garden, sunny border.
Good to know: Durable, long-blooming, and easy to grow.