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:
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.
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