Bring bold, late-season color to your garden with Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts' (False Sunflower 'Burning Hearts'). This upright, clump-forming perennial pairs deep purple foliage with cheerful, golden-yellow daisy flowers highlighted by warm orange-red centers. Blooming through summer and often into early fall, it adds strong contrast in borders and mixed beds, and it is an easy way to brighten full-sun spaces without constant fuss.

At maturity it typically reaches 36-48 inches tall with a tidy spread around 12-18 inches, making it a great mid-to-back border plant and a standout among ornamental grasses and other sun perennials. Place it where the dark leaves can be backlit by morning or evening sun, or use it to echo burgundy accents elsewhere in the landscape. The abundant blooms are also useful for cutting, giving you long-lasting color in simple, casual bouquets.

For best performance, plant in full sun to part shade and provide average, well-drained soil. Once established, it handles short dry spells and can thrive in poorer soils, but it looks best with occasional deep watering during extended heat. Deadhead to keep the planting looking neat and to encourage continued flowering, or leave some spent blooms late in the season if you enjoy garden texture and wildlife interest. In spring, cut back old stems to make room for fresh growth; you can also pinch young stems early for a slightly bushier habit. This cultivar is a dependable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, prairie-style plantings, and sunny foundations where rich foliage color matters as much as bloom.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 12-18"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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