Summer Eclipse False Sunflower is a compact and short-lived perennial with coarse dark green foliage with burgundy tinting. The lengthy bloom of full semi-double golden flowers have red-orange centers and matching center disks cover the foliage throughout summer into fall. Best bloom in full sun in dry to medium well-drained soils.
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
Spread: |
2' - 2.5’ |
Spacing: |
2’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange+Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Heliopsis helianthoides Summer Eclipse, (2) Penn State Flower Trials, Heliopsis 'Summer Eclipse'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.