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Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts'
Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower
- » Flower interest starts as Orange-yellow turning to a bronze
- » Deep purple foliage
- » Thrives in full sun
- » Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
- » Long bloom, buds from July through September
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Purple Shades
This native is a natural show off in the garden with large daisy like yellow-orange flowers that fade to a bronze color. This perennial offers a continuous stream of buds that open from July through September. 'Bleeding Hearts' is cold hardy, resists deer and rabbits, and provides nectar for many native bees and butterflies.
Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Native |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Heliopsis helianthoides ''Bleeding Hearts''
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but can tolerate drought and some shade. Remove old flower heads the first six weeks plants are blooming to prolong bloom. Divide every two to three years to keep plants vigorous.
