{"product_id":"heliopsis-rays-for-days","title":"Heliopsis 'Rays for Days'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeliopsis helianthoides 'Rays for Days'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, long blooming false sunflower featuring bright golden yellow flowers with a slightly softer, more refined form than taller varieties. Its dense habit and extended bloom period make it ideal for smaller gardens and consistent summer color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well drained soils; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar of Heliopsis helianthoides, a species native to eastern and central North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and other nectar feeding butterflies throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees including bumblebees and long horned bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed heads provide food for finches and other small birds later in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart for full coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings where long lasting color is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical contrast and deep purple tones against yellow blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides structure and overlapping bloom for pollinator support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata\u003c\/strong\u003e - Enhances fine texture and extends seasonal color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright structure and movement behind compact plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45885949083809,"sku":"HELIOPSIS RAYS FOR DAYS","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/heliopsishelianthoidesraysfordays.png?v=1775542601","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/heliopsis-rays-for-days","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}