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Heliopsis Summer Nights
(Heliopsis helianthoides)
Native Perennial


Also known as False Sunflower, Summer Nights brings the look of a sunflower but with less care involved. The golden bronze petals and purple stems on this native perennial is a beauty for any garden, as it blooms from June through August.  Summer Nights grows in a clump that allows you to divide them every few years giving you more of this amazing plant to replant or share.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Left Side) - Planted in 2017

DETAILS

Height - 3 ft     |     Width - 2 to 3  ft     |     Full to Partial Sun     |     Mid Summer    |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Golden Orange     |     Blooms have a Orange/Red center

HOW TO PLANT

FIND A LOCATION - Summer Nights will thrive in both full and partial sunlight.  The location should be well drained.
PLANT IT - One of the most simple plants to plant, simply take a "plug" out of the ground. The hole that you plugged should be as deep as the container is tall. Drop your Summer Nights in the ground and cover back up with dirt.
WATER IT IN - After you plant your new native perennial you will need to water them in.  They will need water once week until they start to sprout.
ENJOY - Simplicity turns into beauty. The new Summer Nights  that you plant will sure to be an eye catcher come the mid Summer.

**Growing Tip**
Cut back to half size in June to help prevent drooping. Summer Nights grows in clumps and should be divided every 2 to 3 years to continue having the best results.

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