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False Sunflower

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Heliopsis helianthoides

An easy to grow species that tolerates a wide range of conditions and attracts a wide array of butterflies, bees and flies.

Credit: Kim Avila

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Credit: Will Drews

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
ButterflyMoth
ButterflyMoth
Fly
Fly

Light

Full Sun

Moisture

Wet/Medium
Medium
Medium/Dry

Bloom Color

Yellow

Height

3 - 5 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Full Sun
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Wildlife: Bee, Butterfly/Moth, Fly

Notes

Larval host plant for Rigid Sunflower Borer; attracts many butterflies, flies and bees.

More Information

USDA Plants Database Missouri Botanical Garden Connecticut Botanical Society Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
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