Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Burning Hearts’

Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts' boasts bicolour yellow and red daisies atop tall black stems with purple foliage.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Burning Hearts’ boasts bright golden yellow flowers that simmer with rich, red centres held atop black stems that reach nearly four feet tall. Deep purple-green foliage is highly ornamental on its own and provides the perfect backdrop for the fiery summer blooms. Great for bees and butterflies.

Common Name:  False Sunflower

Family:  Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry, Moist

Stem Colour:  Black

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Tallgrass prairies and savannas, prairie remnants, woodland edges, open or rocky woods, and along old roads and railroads up to 2134 metres.

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