Alamosa Flowers: San Luis Valley, Colorado


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Heliopsis helianthoides 'summer sun'

I've loved these taller yellow flowers. They make me think of a tall coresopsis. I've finally gotten them for my garden. They bloom from mid summer to early fall. I do tie them to a trellis.

 

Heliopsis, Summer Sun

Heliopsis helianthoides 'summer sun'

Type: perennial   Zone: 3,4,5,6 - 9

Elevation (if known):

Color: yellow   Height: 2 - 3 ft

Ease of growth: medium

Bloom Time : Late Summer, Early Fall

Sun: yes   Part Shade: no   Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to:    CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

Propagation: Divisions, Nursery stock

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