Description
False Sunflower
(Heliopolis helianthoides)
Height: 3–6 feet
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Medium to dry, well‑drained soils; tolerant of clay, rocky, and poor soils; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife Benefit: Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; seeds feed birds
Other: Long‑blooming native perennial with bright yellow, sunflower‑like blooms from mid‑summer into fall
