Heliopsis helianthoides Seeds - Drought Tolerant Perennial for Long Bloom

Overview
Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly known as Rough Oxeye or False Sunflower, is a robust perennial native to North America. This beautiful plant stands 70-150 cm tall, producing bright golden-yellow double flowers that resemble small sunflowers. Its stems are upright and smooth, while the oval to lance-shaped leaves are slightly rough with serrated edges. Blooming from early summer through fall, this species brings vibrant color and energy to any landscape.
Highly adaptable and extremely hardy, H. helianthoides thrives in a wide range of conditions — from full sun to partial shade, and in both moist and dry soils. It’s perfect for borders, flower beds, roadsides, or naturalized gardens.
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Key Features
• Extended Bloom Season: Blooms from June to September, ensuring months of color.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of drought, heat, cold, and poor soil.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Ideal for flower borders, garden edges, and meadow-style plantings.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal care and no special soil.
• Long-lived Perennial: Returns each year with stronger growth and more blooms.
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Cultivation Tips
• Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, but adapts easily to poor soil.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; more blooms in full sunlight.
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering.
• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early summer for same-year flowering.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and prolong the flowering season. Cut back old stems in late autumn.
• Spacing: Space plants about 40-50 cm apart to allow for full clump formation.
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Why Choose Heliopsis helianthoides?
• Exceptionally Resilient – Handles heat, frost, drought, and poor soils with ease.
• Long Flowering Period – Brings continuous golden blooms through summer and fall.
• Supports Biodiversity – Attracts pollinators, making it an eco-friendly garden choice.
• Low Effort, High Reward – Minimal care with abundant, reliable flowering every year.
• Elegant Garden Accent – Perfect for brightening roadsides, flower borders, or natural landscapes.