{"product_id":"false-sunflower-heliopsis-helianthoides","title":"Early Sunflower - Heliopsis helianthoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhonetic: \u003cstrong\u003ehee-lee-OP-sis hee-lee-an-THOY-dees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower is a hardy perennial native to much of eastern and central North America. It thrives in full sun and prefers moderately moist to well-drained soils, though it is tolerant of drought once established and can adapt to a range of conditions, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. This resilience allows it to flourish in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. Early sunflower is long-lived and easy to grow, making it a reliable addition to both naturalized plantings and cultivated gardens where it adds vibrant color and structure throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower typically blooms from early summer through fall, often from June into September, producing an extended display of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with golden centers. Each bloom measures 2 to 3 inches across and is held atop sturdy, branching stems that can reach 3 to 5 feet in height. The flowers are pollinated by a wide variety of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, which are drawn to their abundant nectar and pollen. After flowering, small, dry, seed-like fruits develop and mature by late summer or fall. These seeds provide food for songbirds such as finches and sparrows, adding further ecological value as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEarly Sunflower plays an important role in supporting native pollinators and serving as a host plant for butterflies and moths. It is known to host the silvery checkerspot butterfly whose caterpillars feed on its foliage, and it provides nectar for a broad range of bees and butterflies throughout the summer. In native gardens, early sunflower is valued for its long bloom period, easy maintenance, and adaptability. It makes an excellent choice for pollinator and Sun Garden where it pairs beautifully with other natives such as coneflowers, blazing stars, and butterfly weed. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zone: 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bonap.net\/MapGallery\/State\/Heliopsis%20helianthoides.png\" title=\"BONAP Map\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBONAP Map\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONAP Map Key Color Guide: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonap.org\/MapKey.html\" title=\"Map Color Key\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMap Color Key\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Exposure: Full sun- Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Yellow \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time:  June, July, August, September \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Moist- Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Plant Size: 3-6'H 2-4'W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 2-3'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Plant: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"jWM37e_f,jWM37e_g\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=jWM37e_e\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Papaipema-rigida\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRigid Sunflower Borer moth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Chlosyne-nycteis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilvery Checkerspot butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butterfliesandmoths.org\/species\/Homoeosoma-electella\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunflower Moth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape Uses: Sun Garden, Pollinator Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion Plants: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=purple+\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePurple Coneflower,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/anise-hyssop-agastache-foeniculum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=anise\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnise Hyssop\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/blue-vervain-verbena-hastata?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=blue+vervai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue Vervain,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/butterfly-weed-asclepias-tuberosa?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=butterfly\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eButterfly Weed,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/culvers-root-veronicastrum-virginicum?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=culver\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCulvers Root \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bagley Pond Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Plug 5 Pack","offer_id":52733667311932,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quart","offer_id":52733667803452,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tray of 50 Plugs","offer_id":52745917366588,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1636\/3879\/files\/iStock-2218313680.jpg?v=1770748759","url":"https:\/\/bagleypondperennials.com\/products\/false-sunflower-heliopsis-helianthoides","provider":"Bagley Pond Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}