Heliopsis helianthoides
Botanical Name
Heliopsis helianthoides
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
3 to 6 feet
Width
2 to 4 feet
Flowers
Midsummer to fall: yellow, yellow-orange
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Plants may need support in shade or overly rich soils. Heliopsis is drought tolerant, but performs best when given supplemental water.
Problems
None serious, aphids may be a problem
Varieties to Consider
'Prairie Sunset' - yellow-maroon flowers, purple stems, foliage has purple veins
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' - yellow flowers, 2-3' tall
'Tuscan Sun' - yellow-orange flowers, dwarf 12-18" tall