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 Asteraceae Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple, Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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 from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland to New Mexico and Georgia.
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Geographical Origin: North America
