False Sunflower Seeds (Heliopsis Helianthoides) - Hardy Perennial, Heat & Drought Tolerant Blooms

Bring bright long-lasting blooms to your garden with False Sunflower Seeds (Heliopsis helianthoides). Known for their sunny golden petals and daisy-like shape, these perennial flowers are valued for resilience, continuous blooming, and bold visual appeal.

False Sunflowers thrive in full sun and are naturally heat and drought tolerant, making them an excellent choice for gardeners in a range of climates. Their sturdy stems and long bloom cycle make them ideal for cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens, borders, and decorative landscaping.

As Non-GMO seeds, this variety offers reliable growth and strong, healthy plants. Once established, these perennials return every year with fuller and more abundant blooms.

Features

• Produces bright, golden daisy-like blooms

• Heat and drought-tolerant once established

• Excellent for cut flower gardens and landscaping

• Long flowering season from summer into fall

• Low-maintenance perennial suitable for beginners

Specifications 

• Common Name: False Sunflower

• Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthoides

• Seed Type: Flowering Perennial

• Color: Golden Yellow

• Growth Habit: Upright, Multi-Stem

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall

• Height: 24–60 inches

• Ideal Use: Cut Flowers, Containers, Garden Beds, Borders

• Water Requirement: Low to Moderate

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil, tolerant of poor soils

• Heirloom: Yes

• Non-GMO: Yes

• Growth Difficulty: Easy

• Planting Season: Spring after frost or start indoors before last frost

Planting Guide

1. Soil Prep: Plant in well-drained soil in a full sun location.

2. Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks early.

3. Depth: Cover seeds lightly with 1/8 inch soil.

4. Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for best growth.

5. Watering: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant afterward.

6. Germination Time: 10–20 days depending on temperature.

7. Care: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage longer flowering.