Burning Hearts Heliopsis

Outstanding plants are tall-growing with bi-colored flowers; yellow petals ignited by a warm red center. Contrasting dark purple-toned foliage towers up to 4 feet, making for a striking cut flower. Nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.  20 seeds   PLANTING Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra Perennial, zones 3-9 Germination: 14-28 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Press into the soil and lightly cover Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature for germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-18” apart Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced 18-24” apart.  Growth Habit: Upright, branching Height and Width: 48” x 24-36”   Spacing: 18-24” apart Light Needs: Full sun  Soil Needs: Average to dry, well-drained  Approximate days to flower from seed:  Blooms the first season when started early indoors, mid-summer thereafte