False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides var. 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.