Heliopsis helianthoides

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Read about Heliopsis helianthoides in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Heliopsis helianthoides, Sweet (H. laevis, Pers.). St. 3-5 ft. high: lvs. 3-5 in. long, thinnish, smooth on both sides or roughish above, opposite or sometimes in 3's: fls. numerous, 1 ½ -2 ½ in. broad, long-stemmed. July- Oct. Open places, Canada to Fla., west to 111. and Ky. B.M. 3372. Gn. 25, p. 237. Var. pitcheriana (H. pitcheriana, Hort.). A dwarf, more branching and bushy form, 2-3 ft. high, with a spread of 3-4 ft.: fls. produced much more freely than in the preceding and a deeper yellow. One of the best hardy plants for the perennial border, being especially valuable for cutting and for planting in dry places. A.G. 16:323. F.R. 2:259. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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