False sunflower

False sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)

False sunflower, also known as Rough oxeye, Heliopsis sunflower

False sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides) differ from true sunflowers in that both their disk and ray florets can produce seeds, whereas true sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) only produce seeds from their disk florets. Additionally, false sunflowers are commonly found across North America and are often used in cut flower arrangements due to their attractive appearance.

Key Facts About False sunflower

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Attributes of False sunflower

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
40 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Orange Gold

Scientific Classification of False sunflower

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Heliopsis
Species
False sunflower