100 Early Sunflower Seeds - Heliopsis helianthoides Flowering Plant

Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) is a cheerful native perennial that brings bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms to the garden from early summer into fall. Its upright, clump-forming habit and long blooming season make it a standout in perennial borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, and the plants are generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

This listing offers 100 seeds of this easy-to-grow flowering plant, ideal for gardeners looking to add a reliable, low-maintenance perennial to sunny landscapes.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent centers
• Long bloom season from early summer to early fall
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Upright, clump-forming growth habit

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to dry soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 2-4 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Early Sunflower seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-20 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Once seedlings have several true leaves, thin or transplant them to the recommended spacing.

Early Sunflower is adaptable and low-maintenance. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system; thereafter, it is quite drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, and cut back plants in late fall or early spring to tidy the garden. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

100 Early Sunflower seeds (Heliopsis helianthoides).