Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower
Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun'
Overview
The 'Summer Sun' Oxy Eye Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun', is a robust herbaceous perennial boasting vibrant, semi-double flowers resembling miniature suns. Blooms span up to 3 inches across, adorning the plant from midsummer to early fall. It reaches a mature height of 3-4 feet with an equal spread. This sun lover thrives in USDA Zones 3-9, requires full exposure, and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for vibrant landscapes.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
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