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- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 28 Inches
- Mature Spread 24 - 28 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
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 Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 28 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 26 - 30 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 26 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Golden yellow |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: White with deep green veining |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Bit of Honey False Sunflower |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthoides |
- SKU:
- HELBH
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
