Summer Nights False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights') is a striking perennial that features deep golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with chocolate-brown centers. The plant has distinctive dark purplish-red stems and dark green foliage with purple highlights. Best bloom in full sun in dry to medium well-drained soils.
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange+Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. If grown in part shade plants grow taller and require support. Sunflowers are generally susceptible to rust, leaf fungal spots and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond or Stream Sides, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Fescue, Shasta Daisy
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