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'Bit of Honey' False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

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Overview

The Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bit of Honey' is a mounded false sunflower with semi-double, golden-yellow blooms and striking white leaves etched with deep green veins. Growing 24-28 inches tall and 26-30 inches wide, it brings compact brightness to sunny plantings. It thrives in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Water Medium
'Bit of Honey' False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — The Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bit of Honey' is a mounded false sunflower with semi-double

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2.3333333 Ft.
Mature width
2.1666667–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides
Heliopsis helianthoides

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