False Sunflower 'Sole Scuro'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 16-20 inches
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Spread: 7 inches
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Bloom Time: summer to fall
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Bloom: yellow rays with orange centers
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average, well-drained
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Moisture: medium to moist; tolerates some
drought once established
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Use: specimen or mass planting;
perennial border; cutting, cottage, prairie and pollinator gardens
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Care: low maintenance; remove spent
flowers to encourage new blooms and prevent self-seeding
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems
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Native to: eastern and central North America
· Notes: great contrast between the relatively dark foliage and the bright orange and yellow flowers; compact and upright habit
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Supplier: K&A Greenhouse
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G334
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