Heliopsis hel. 'Summer Nights'
False Sunflower or Smooth oxeye
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Nights’
- Deep yellow flowers with mahogany centers reach 2" across
- Blooms July-September
- Tall reddish stately stems with green foliage brushed with red
- Best in moist, well drained soils but may tolerate some drought
Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Golden yellow, Mahogany red
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- can be planted under Black Walnut Trees
- Drought Tolerant
- Native Selection
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- RainGarden
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained