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Posted 12/22/2022 in Perennial

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne'

A compact, clump-forming perennial, Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' features daisy-like golden yellow petals with a deep orange-yellow center from mid-summer to early fall. Flowers are a great landing pad for butterflies and other pollinators. A good cut flower.

Post Details

Latin Name
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne'
Common Name
Summer Sun Oxe Eye
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Perennial Border
Potential Pests
Red Aphids

Plant Story

A compact, clump-forming perennial, Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' features daisy-like golden yellow petals with a deep orange-yellow center from mid-summer to early fall. Flowers are a great landing pad for butterflies and other pollinators. A good cut flower.

Special Care Instructions

Remove spent flowers for continuous bloom. Tolerates poor, dry, and clay soil.

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