Heliopsis are sturdy perennials characterized by their upright stems, paired lanceolate leaves, and prominent flowers that range in color from deep yellow to orange, resembling those of sunflowers.

Heliopsis

Heliopsis helianthoides is a bushy, herbaceous perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features toothed leaves that are either smooth or hairy, displaying a rich dark green hue. Occasionally, these leaves may present variegation, showcasing tones of pink, white, or deep red. The flowers typically resemble daisies, characterized by a central floret in shades of brown, red, or yellow. Variations include double blooms, pom-pom forms, or flowers with elongated, spidery petals, predominantly in yellow and orange. This species blossoms over an extended period, from midsummer well into autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Baby Face' is a compact, deciduous perennial characterized by its bushy growth and dark red leaves. From July to September, it produces double flowers reminiscent of daisies, featuring yellow petals and red centers.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Baby Face'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Balhelisun'PBR

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bonfire Sunset'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Double Sunstruck' (d)

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Helios Fireball'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Helios Sunset'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Mid West Dream'

This perennial grows in clumps, reaching a height of approximately 80 cm. It features lance-shaped leaves that are yellow-green with dark green veining. From late summer through early autumn, it produces vibrant yellow flowers resembling daisies.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Midnight Glow' (v)

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Red Shades' is a compact, bushy perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features foliage that ranges from chocolate to dark green with prominent veins. From July to September, this plant produces vibrant red-orange flowers resembling daisies, each with a dark red center.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Red Shades'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Pink' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that features distinctive variegated pink leaves marked with dark red to green veins. The foliage emerges in a deeper pink during spring. From July to September, this plant produces vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers adorned with orange-red centers.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Pink' (v)

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' is a bushy, compact herbaceous perennial that features variegated leaves with cream and green veins. This plant produces vibrant yellow, daisy-like blooms with golden centers, which typically emerge from July and continue to flourish until September.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' (v)

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Super Dwarf'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'The Monarch'

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features rich green leaves and produces yellow, daisy-like blooms adorned with golden orange centers. These flowers emerge from July and continue to brighten the garden until September.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun'PBR

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Yellow Spider' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features foliage that ranges from dark red to deep green. The plant produces double flowers resembling daisies, showcasing a mix of gold, orange, and red hues. These blossoms, characterized by their elongated, spidery petals and vibrant red centers, emerge from July and continue to bloom until September.

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Yellow Spider' (d)

This compact perennial reaches a height of approximately 90 cm and features white leaves with dark green veining. From mid-summer through the first frosts, it produces yellow flowers resembling daisies.

Heliopsis helianthoides Loraine Sunshine ('Helhan'PBR) (v)

Heliopsis helianthoides Orange Marble ('Vensgc') (v)

Heliopsis helianthoides Sole Giatto ('Inhelsogia')

Heliopsis helianthoides Sole Magico ('Inhelsomag')

Heliopsis helianthoides Tuscan Gold ('Inhelsodor'PBR)

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra is a bushy, herbaceous perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features dark green leaves and produces daisy-like blooms that range from golden yellow to orange, each with a deep yellow center. These flowers typically emerge from July and continue to flourish until September.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra

This robust, deciduous herbaceous perennial features dense dark green leaves and produces fully double, spherical golden yellow blooms on elongated stems, blooming from July to September. The name 'Asahi' translates to 'Morning Sun' in Japanese.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Asahi' (d)

A vertical perennial that produces vibrant yellow blooms from mid-summer through early autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Benzinggold'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts' is a perennial that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and exhibit a purple tinge in their early growth stages. From late summer through early autumn, this plant produces solitary red blooms that transition to a coppery orange as they mature. It serves as an effective attractor for pollinators and is also suitable for use as a durable cut flower.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bleeding Hearts'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Bressingham Doubloon' (d)

This perennial forms clumps that reach up to 1 meter in height and features dark purple, lance-shaped leaves covered in fine hairs. From summer through early autumn, it produces daisy-like flowers with a two-tone appearance, showcasing golden yellow petals at the edges and a deep orange center, all on elongated stems.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Desert King'

This bushy, deciduous perennial features deep red leaves and produces double, daisy-like blooms in shades of red and orange, complemented by brown and yellow centers. The flowering period extends from July to September.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Fire Twister'PBR

This compact, bushy herbaceous perennial features dark green to nearly black leaves. From early summer through autumn, it produces double flowers that resemble daisies, showcasing shades of yellow to orange-red.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Funky Spinner'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Gigantea'

This perennial grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 1.4 meters. It features ovate foliage and produces deep yellow, double blooms that transition to a lighter yellow as they mature. The flowering period extends from early summer through early autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Goldgefieder'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Goldgrünherz'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Goldspitze'

This herbaceous perennial grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters, and features ovate foliage. From late summer through early autumn, it produces sizable flowerheads in a bright golden yellow. This plant is effective in drawing pollinators and serves well as a cut flower due to its longevity.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Hohlspiegel'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Incomparabilis'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Jupiter'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Karat'

'Light of Loddon' is an upright perennial characterized by its sizable, lanceolate foliage and vibrant yellow, semi-double blooms that can reach up to 8 cm in diameter, typically appearing in late summer and early autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Light of Loddon'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Lohfelden'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Luna Roja' is a robust, deciduous perennial characterized by its bushy growth habit. The plant features foliage that ranges from dark red to deep green. From July to September, it produces daisy-like blooms in shades of red and orange, each showcasing a dark red center.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Luna Roja'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Magnifica'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Mars'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Orange King'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Patula'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Prairie Sunset' is a robust perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features mid- to deep green leaves that are coarsely toothed and have noticeable purple veins. From summer through autumn, the plant produces single flower heads that measure up to 5 centimeters in diameter, displaying golden-yellow petals with orange-red centers, all supported by dark purple stems.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Prairie Sunset'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Prima Ballerina'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne' is a herbaceous perennial that forms clumps and reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features ovate foliage and produces single, and sometimes semi-double, flower heads from late summer through early autumn. The blooms are characterized by deep golden yellow ray florets surrounding brownish-yellow disc florets. This plant serves as an excellent attractor for pollinators and is also suitable for use as a long-lasting cut flower.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sommersonne'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sonnenglut' is a robust perennial that typically grows up to 1.2 meters tall. It features dark, oval-shaped foliage and produces vibrant yellow flower clusters from early summer through early autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sonnenglut'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sonnenschild'

'Spitzentänzerin' is a vertical perennial characterized by its semi-double, golden-yellow flower heads that measure around 10 cm in diameter, blooming during the summer and early autumn.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Spitzentänzerin'

This upright, clump-forming perennial showcases deep green-bronze foliage and rich red-purple stems. From summer into fall, it produces vibrant golden yellow blooms featuring a reddish-brown center.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Nights'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Stripe'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Sunburst' (v)

This compact, bushy perennial is deciduous and features dark green leaves. From July to September, it produces flowers that showcase a blend of red and pale yellow hues, each with a yellow center.

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Venus'

This perennial forms clumps reaching heights of 1.2 meters. It features ovate foliage and produces deep yellow, semi-double flower heads that gradually transition to a lighter yellow. The blooms appear from early summer and continue through early autumn.