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'Rays for Days' False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

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Overview

'Rays for Days' False Sunflower, or Heliopsis helianthoides 'Rays for Days', is a mounded perennial with fully double, golden-yellow, zinnia-like blooms on sturdy stems above green foliage. It matures at 24-26 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide. Grow in part sun to full sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water; it tolerates heat and dry spells once established. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

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'Rays for Days' False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — or Heliopsis helianthoides 'Rays for Days'
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Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2.1666667 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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'Rays for Days' False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — or Heliopsis helianthoides 'Rays for Days'
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