Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Bleeding Heart’ (False Sunflower)

Intense orange-red flowers maturing to golden orange with a red center on jet black stems over deep green foliage with bronze highlights.

Heliopsis attracts bees, birds, and butterflies to the garden. Prefers dry-medium, well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor and rocky. Deadhead to promote new buds. Will self seed in the garden. Deer resistant.

  • Plant Patent: n/a
  • Container Size: 
  • USDA Zone: 3-9
  • Height: 36-48”
  • Spread: 12-18”
  • Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
  • Soil Moisture: dry to average
  • Bloom Time: summer
  • Bloom Color: orange, yellow
  • Foliage Color: green, purple
  • US Native: native selection
  • Wildlife Benefit: butterflies, bees
  • Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant
  • Image Credit: Jelitto/Jet-Seeds®