Seeds, Wildflower, Zones 3-8, Yellow Daisy-Like Flower, Herbal Scent
One packet containing 200 seeds of False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) seeds.
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) is a long-lived perennial that thrives in zones 3-8.
The golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom profusely on long, thin stems above the foliage from July to September. The blooms have a faint herbal scent. This perennial can reach a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and has a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
The foliage consists of coarse, triangular-shaped, serrated medium-green leaves, giving the plants a lush and busy appearance.
False Sunflower is popular with bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. It is a host plant for the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Additionally, the seeds provide a winter food source for birds.
This plant thrives in dry, moist clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Good companion plants include Liatris, Monarda, Phlox, Echinacea, and Black-eyed Susan.
The seeds are tested for germination by the State of Wisconsin and packaged for the 2025 season. Whittlesey Creek Wildflower Farm is a licensed nursery grower and seed labeler in Ashland, Wisconsin, Bayfield County.
Seeds, Wildflower, Zones 3-8, Yellow Daisy-Like Flower, Herbal Scent
One packet containing 200 seeds of False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) seeds.
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) is a long-lived perennial that thrives in zones 3-8.
The golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom profusely on long, thin stems above the foliage from July to September. The blooms have a faint herbal scent. This perennial can reach a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and has a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
The foliage consists of coarse, triangular-shaped, serrated medium-green leaves, giving the plants a lush and busy appearance.
False Sunflower is popular with bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. It is a host plant for the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Additionally, the seeds provide a winter food source for birds.
This plant thrives in dry, moist clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Good companion plants include Liatris, Monarda, Phlox, Echinacea, and Black-eyed Susan.
The seeds are tested for germination by the State of Wisconsin and packaged for the 2025 season. Whittlesey Creek Wildflower Farm is a licensed nursery grower and seed labeler in Ashland, Wisconsin, Bayfield County.
