False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Tolerates poor soil, grows best in full sun. Quick to establish and easy to grow. Remove spent flowers to extend the blooming season. Some susceptibility to aphids. Taller plants may need staking or other support. Lengthy summer to early fall bloom. Attracts butterflies, hummingbrds and bees. Works well as a cut flower.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

4-6

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Oct

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance