Helipsos - Summer Sun Sunflower

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Helipsos - Summer Sun Sunflower

The Helipsos 'Summer Sun Sunflower', Heliopsis helianthiodes, is a great combination of large, orange-yellow flowers with dark green foliage. Blooming from July till frost, this Heliopsis grows to 4’ tall with a plant spread of 18-24”. This easy to grow perennial attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. ‘Summer Sun Sunflower’ needs to be grown in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. It can be planted in average, well-drained soil, but do not allow it to dry out. A wonderful addition to island beds or in the back or borders or as cut flowers. ‘Summer Sun Sunflower’ may be slow to appear in the spring, but the blooms persist long after other perennials have completed their show. ... more info

 

Yucca - Bright Edge The Adam's Needle, 'Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’, is a clump forming perennial with tufts of dark green leaves edged in golden yellow. In the summer time, the foliage is even more golden. The creamy, bell-shaped, white flowers hover over the foliage. The red coloration on the long blades highlight the flowering crown. ‘Bright Edge’ has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 20”. It should be planted in full sun and in a well-drained area. ‘Bright Edge’ looks great in a subject garden or in containers and is also a butterfly attractor.

Helipsos - Summer Sun Sunflower