Burning Hearts False Sunflower

Enjoy vibrant colour all summer long. A real showstopper for late season borders or beds. this perennial favourite features daisylike blooms with vivid yellow petals surrounding a brilliant red-orange centre and brownish-yellow cone. The flowers are charming at 2–3" wide and contrast beautifully with the dark. purple-tinged foliage and stems. Pollinators like bees and butterflies are highly attracted to the bold hues. Plants tolerate drought well. Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts' Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Flowering Time: Early summer to fall Light Requirements: Full Sun. Partial Shade Flower Color: Bright yellow petals with vibrant red-orange center Flower Form: Daisy-like 2-3" wide blooms Foliage Type: Incredibly dark green foliage with tinges of purple and purple stems. Growth Rate: Medium  Height/Habit: 36 - 48 inches Spread: 18 - 24 inches Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around the hole and fill in with dirt so that the crown is just below or level with the soil. Soil Requirements: Moist. well-drained soil Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil. Clay Soil. Loamy Soil. Sandy Soil Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers will extend the flowering time and prevent self-seeding. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.