Family: Asteraceae

Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthoides Prairie Sunset

Common Name: Prairie Sunset False Sunflower

DescriptionA False Sunflower cultivar noted for its purple stems, purple veined leaves and a golden yellow daisy-like flower with a maroon inner ring.
Pronunciation(hee-li-OP-sis)(hee-li-AN-thoi-deez)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone3-9
Sunlightfull sun
Moistureaverage, tolerates dry once established
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained
Flowersdaisy-like, golden yellow rays, maroon ting at the base of the ray flowers, yellow brown center disk, blooms from July through August
Leavessimple dark green, up to five inches, serrated, ovate, purple veins
Dimensions3-4 plus feet high, spread 2-3 feet
Maintenancedead heading increases bloom time
PropagationU.S. Plant Patent PP13,779, division
Cultivar OriginIntroduced by one of Wisconsin's "Plant Rock Stars", Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery, Wisconsin USA.
Notes & Reference#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), Boerner Botanical Gardens bloom data base
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