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Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Sun'

Summer Sun ox eye

Native to North America (cultivar)


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Upright, clump-forming, nearly glabrous, sunflower-like daisies 2-3” in diameter with yellow-orange rays surrounding brownish-yellow center cones.  Landing pads for butterflies and other pollinators.  High salt tolerance.


Height:

24-36 in

Spread:

18-24 in

Spacing:

24-36 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Sun' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Songbirds
  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Dried Flower
  • Rock Garden
  • Cut Flower
  • Reblooming
  • Coastal
  • Naturalizing
  • Long Blooming
  • Favorite
  • Drought Tolerant

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Salt Tolerance

  • High

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry to Moist