Athena Gold® False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

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Overview

The Heliopsis helianthoides 'Athena Gold' is a compact false sunflower with sunny yellow, petal-packed blooms and fresh green foliage. It forms a tidy mound 18-24 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide. Best in part sun to full sun, it tolerates average to poor soil with average water and easy care. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Water Medium

Athena Gold® False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — The Heliopsis helianthoides 'Athena Gold' is a compact false sunflower with sunny yellow

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1.3333334–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Athena Gold® False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) — The Heliopsis helianthoides 'Athena Gold' is a compact false sunflower with sunny yellow

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