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False Sunflower growing in a garden

How to grow false sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

When to plant false sunflower

False sunflower is an easy native perennial. NC State says propagation is easily done by planting seeds in the fall or early spring, so set plants out in spring or fall. It thrives in full sun and weakens with weaker stems if planted in shade.

False Sunflower is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.

Growing conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Sun
Full sun

Common problems

  • aphids
  • flopping sprawling stems

Sources

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