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Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower

Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun'

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Overview

The 'Summer Sun' Oxy Eye Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun', is a robust herbaceous perennial boasting vibrant, semi-double flowers resembling miniature suns. Blooms span up to 3 inches across, adorning the plant from midsummer to early fall. It reaches a mature height of 3-4 feet with an equal spread. This sun lover thrives in USDA Zones 3-9, requires full exposure, and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for vibrant landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — The 'Summer Sun' Oxy Eye Sunflower

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — low-maintenance choice for vibrant landscapes; though it flourishes best in, image 98
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — commonly referred to as the Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower; perennial for full, image 99
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — is a vibrant and hardy perennial that is a stellar addition to any garden, image 100
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — This sun lover thrives in USDA Zones 3-9; this robust plant boasts daisy-like, image 97
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — This robust plant boasts daisy-like flowers with golden yellow petals, image 101
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — reaching up to 3 inches across; gold flowers in the garden, image 102
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — toothed leaves add to its dense and bushy appearance; blooms span up to 3, image 106
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — the Summer Sun creates a commanding visual presence without overwhelming, image 104
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — Its sturdy stems seldom require staking, even when laden with the weight of, image 105
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — this sunflower thrives in zones 3 through 9 and is adaptable to a wide range, image 107
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — though it flourishes best in well-drained soils; its drought tolerance and low, image 108
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — its drought tolerance and low maintenance needs make it a suitable candidate, image 109
Summer Sun Oxy Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides 'Summer Sun') — provide a vivid splash of color throughout the summer months; this sun lover, image 103

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