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Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts' - Bleeding Hearts false sunflower from New Moon Nurseries
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts'
Bleeding Hearts false sunflower
Native to North America (cultivar)
A selection with purple stems and foliage and flowers that start out red, changing to orange red, and the bronze, are set against the black stems and dark purple leaves. Flowers the first year from seed from July through October. Thrives with minimal care in full sun in rich or poor soils, from sand to clay. Deer and rabbit resistant with high salt tolerance. Butterflies and pollinators flock to the flowers.
Height:
4 ftSpread:
18-24 inSpacing:
16 inUSDA Hardiness Zone:
3-9Bloom Color:
Red, Red OrangeHeliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts' Characteristics
Attracts Wildlife
- Butterflies
- Songbirds
- Pollinators
Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
- Dried Flower
- Cut Flower
- Clay Soil
- Rock Garden
- Long Blooming
- Interesting Foliage
Deer Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Flowering Months
- October
- September
- August
- July
Foliage Color
- Purple
Growth Rate
- Medium
Salt Tolerance
- High
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
- Moist to Dry
Substitutions for Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts'
Helena Red Shades common sneezeweed
(Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red Shades')
Ox-eye sunflower
(Heliopsis helianthiodes 'Summer Nights')
Burning Hearts false sunflower
(Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts')