Light Needs
Mature Height
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Growing Zones
The Bit of Honey False Sunflower is a North American native that effortlessly brightens up an outdoor space. Also known as Heliopsis helianthoides, this herbaceous perennial features impressive semi-double flowers that reach up to 3-½” wide. Warm, golden-yellow petals have feathery tips and surround gold-colored cones. The flowers bloom from mid to late summer. Lance-shaped foliage has dark green midribs and veining that stand out against the white leaves.
The mounded, upright growth habit has a full and dense appearance, making the Bit of Honey False Sunflower a nice addition to a bed or border. Trim the flowers to enjoy in arrangements. This beauty is heat tolerant, so it can easily handle warm summer weather. Pollinators enjoy the large flowers. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 4 through 9.
Bit of Honey False Sunflower Care
Plant a Bit of Honey False Sunflower in full to partial sun. This plant thrives in 6 hours of sunlight but can handle some shade. Use rich, moist, but well-drained soil. The soil should be acidic to neutral. Let the top few inches of soil dry out before giving this plant a drink. Bit of Honey False Sunflower is drought tolerant, but water during a dry spell to keep the flowers looking their best. Plants grown in rich soil are not heavy feeders, while plants in poor soil will benefit from a slow-release fertilizer each spring.
The Bit of Honey False Sunflower can become straggly, so cut back growth if the stems become leggy. All spent growth can be cut back in the fall or early spring.
Bit of Honey False Sunflower Spacing
This upright perennial grows an impressive 24 to 28 inches tall and 26 to 30 inches wide. Plants can be spaced as close as 26 to 30 inches apart when creating a mass planting.
Bit of Honey False Sunflower Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Golden yellow
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Black, Red
- Foliage Description
- White with deep green veining
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Bit of Honey False Sunflower
- Botanical Name
- Heliopsis helianthoides
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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