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Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Heliopsis (hee-lee-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: helianthoides var. scabra

Synonym:Heliopsis helianthoides subsp. scabra
Synonym:Heliopsis minor
Synonym:Heliopsis scabra

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

5 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive stormyla On Jun 20, 2009, stormyla from Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:

These plants grow and flower very well in part shade and also in bright full shade. They are impervious to Juglone and will flower nicely all summer. This is a wonderful bright bloom for a shade garden.

Positive critterologist On Oct 16, 2008, critterologist from Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) wrote:

This is one of the few perennials to flower the first year from winter sown seed! It will get larger and taller the next year or two, so give it room.

Mine is at the front of a bed because I grew it from mislabeled seed for a much shorter plant (in fact, the first year I sent out seed from it without knowing its name, so I called it "Not Chocolate Daisy" or "Too Tall to be Chocolate Daisy" and then described it).

It is a blooming machine from June until frost, with flowers that are a little more lemon-yellow (not so gold) than the black-eyed susans it reminds me of.

Positive bluespiral On Mar 12, 2007, bluespiral from (Zone 7a) wrote:

This is one of those members of the daisy group that, along with members of the carrot group, like fennel, play host to tiny predatious hover flies and wasps that rein in activities of various caterpillar species. A border that includes these plants naturalized somewhere in the vicinity of an organic vegetable garden can contribute to the complexity of life that nurtures balance between "bad guys" (prey) and "good guys" (predators) (purely from human point of view).

Positive IndigoGardens On Aug 1, 2003, IndigoGardens wrote:

It's a very easy perennial and it even flowers good in the half shade.

Positive poppysue On Jan 22, 2003, poppysue from Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) wrote:

This is another one of those plants that gives you a lot of bang for your money. It just goes & goes ... like the energizer bunny. Plants are well behaved, it stays in a neat clump, and the stems are sturdy. The bright yellow daisies are a real eye-catcher in the garden. It just seems to ALWAYS look good. My only problem has been a population of red aphids that seem to find it irresistable. However, they don't pose much of a threat and they are easily taken care of.

Neutral jody On Nov 15, 2000, jody from MD &, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:

This species of Heliopsis (depending on cultivar)will grow to about 3' to 5' tall and 2' to 3' in width. Flowers are yellow and have single, semi double or double flowers and bloom in late summer. 'Light of Loddon' have double flowers. Best cultivated in sun, rich, well drained soil but will tolerate poor conditions. Deadhead to promote more flowering, cut back to ground in fall. Propagate from seed, division, or cuttings. Hardy zones 4-9.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Calistoga, California
Seymour, Connecticut
Mapleton, Illinois
Greenville, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Lansing, Kansas
Ellicott City, Maryland
Frederick, Maryland
Blissfield, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Mason, Michigan
Young America, Minnesota
Republic, Missouri
Dalton, Ohio
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Center, Texas
Linden, Texas



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