Perennial – Bleeding Heart False Sunflower

Bleeding Heart False Sunflower 

Botanical name: heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra  

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-4 ft in height with a 1-2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Growth rate: grows up to 2 ft in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow/orange 

Bloom time:  summer, fall 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, container plant, edging/borders, mass planting 

Special features: attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold-hardy 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: catmint, coneflower, salvia 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no