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Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' (Summer Sun)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' (Summer Sun) (false sunflower) bears showy and medium yellow blooms during early summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' (Summer Sun) (false sunflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.