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Heliopsis

False Sunflower

As the German namesake suggests, this double-flowering selection of the valiant North American native fashions terminal clusters of 2 to 3 in. wide, densely petaled bright yellow flowers with greenish yellow centers. The splendid floral display beguiles butterflies and songbirds all summer perched atop sturdy stems and attractive, serrated, lance-shaped dark greenery. An adaptable 1934 Karl Foerster introduction that appreciates superb drainage, ‘GoldgrÜnherz’s lucent upright clump can be featured amid Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’ and Liatris ‘Alba’ in perennial borders, meadow-style vignettes or cottage gardens. Deer, dry conditions, clay or rocky soil and otherwise infertile sites do not deter it.

Blooms July–September

Size: 3-1/2' – 4' 0" high x 2' 0" – 3' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

Flashing a brilliant late season cornucopia of deep golden yellow daisies with mahogany-colored discs, this North American Helianthus relative sprouts slender red-infused branching stalks and opposite hairy leaves enriched by bronzy wine shades. A colorful North Creek Nursery selection, ‘Summer Nights’s tall sturdy stems yield marvelous long-lasting flowers that tantalize florists, songbirds and butterflies, yet easily fend off pests and occasional drought. False Sunflower’s versatile, dependable and no-fuss persona is well-suited for the middle of the border, a shrubby planting or even a less formal venue. It seldom needs staking, appreciates well-drained, somewhat moist fertile sites, and regular deadheading.

Blooms July–September

Size: 3' 0" – 4' 0" high x 2' 0" – 3' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 4.

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Current Staff’s Favorite Plant

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Our feature plant: Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii

Precious Primulas, Prized Pulmonarias and Fabulous Foliage!

Primulas offer elaborately-crafted colorful blooms in varied shapes,……

including draped bells, candelabras, drumsticks and pincushions. Many Primrose flowers  waft a delectable scent. Second-to-none for the dappled recesses of your garden, these easily grown, cold-hardy Primulas crave well-drained, humus-rich niches with adequate moisture and good air circulation. They can grace containers or be planted in swaths along shady walkways or in woodland gardens. Be sure to peruse our online Primulas.

Prized Pulmonarias……

One of the earliest perennials to bloom, you can be picking their enchanting urn-shaped flowers in February while the rest of the garden still slumbers. Many cultivars showcase an array of mercury-hued dapples, speckles and spots, while others sport solid pewter sheens or striking silver streaks. Easy-to-grow Pulmonarias prefer the lacy light of a woodland setting plus cool moist soil. Our newsletter also includes a handful of other shade-loving perennials that promise alluring foliage. Many of these perennials can be partnered with Pulmonarias for intriguing foliar contrast. You may wish to check out our online Pulmonaria offerings.

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