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Plant: False Sunflower - Heliopsis helianthoides

About PlantsPlants are grown in commercial potting soil in round pots that are 2.5" in diameter and 5" in depth. The plants are started outdoors and transplanted into pots.

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Plants are only available for pickup in Topeka, KS by appointment. I do not ship potted plants. You can also find me at the Lawrence farmers market on Saturdays (7am-11am); or the Topeka Library Market on Mondays (7:30am-11:30am).

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Pot $3.79
About SeedsSeeds are sold by the packet. Most packets contains well over 100 seeds.

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Seed orders are shipped when order is received. Most seeds are harvested in the October which is when there is the best availability

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Seed $2.50

Synonym

smooth ox-eye

Family

Aster - Asteraceae

False Sunflower

Description

Not a true sunflower but looks very similar. Goldfinches seem to like to sit on the heads and pick off the petals to eat. Birds also like the seeds. Grows in part to full sun. Does best in full sun.

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Herb
Longevity:
Perennial
Mature Height:
4.0'
Mature Width:
3.0'
Flower Color:
Yellow
Sun Requirement:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirement:
Moist to Medium

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