Monday, August 06, 2012

False Sunflower




False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Nights'
(hee-lee-OP-sis)
Synonyms: Rough Heliopsis, Orange Sunflower

This plant seems to be a very reliable mid and late summer perennial. It has returned for several years and has increased in a way that is manageable. I often forget about it until it bursts out in bloom during a time when almost nothing else is. The deer have pretty much let it alone and that is another big plus. This is a tall perennial that can reach up to 5 feet. I have noticed that the weather can cause it to get a little floppy but it seems to throw it off and just keep blooming in a compressed state. The stems are a nice burgundy color, which is an added bonus.

1 comment:

frazzledsugarplummum said...

Lovely. Those stems are a beautiful colour. Just to let you know that while I may not have time to comment regularly it has been a real pleasure to receive the email when you upload a new post. Love the flowers and the way you see them. Thanks for sharing.