Heliopsis h. Athena Gold™ #1

Heliopsis ‘Athena Gold’ is a compact, bushy false-sunflower noted for its sunny-yellow, petal-packed blooms that bring a burst of warm color to the garden from midsummer through late summer. The glossy, deep green, triangular leaves and sturdy, well-branched habit keep the plant attractive even when not blooming. It typically reaches 18–24″ tall and 16–20″ wide, making it ideal for the middle or front of a border, mass plantings, or cut-flower beds. ‘Athena Gold’ is easy to grow, tolerates average, even poor soil, and is heat tolerant. It thrives in full sun to part sun, attracts bees and butterflies, and its compact size and long bloom period make it a great choice if you want reliable summer color without the height of traditional false sunflowers.