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Heliopsis helianthoides 'Burning Hearts'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, wildlife-friendly summer color.
Introducing the 'Burning Hearts' Heliopsis, a captivating native perennial that adds vibrant color to any garden. This cultivar features large, daisy-like flowers with striking yellow and red hues, blooming from mid to late summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching a mature height of up to 48 inches. Known for its exceptional cold hardiness and resistance to deer and rabbits, it's an easy-care, pollinator-friendly choice. The seed heads provide winter interest and support songbirds.
$18.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Mature Height
48
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast visual drama in their flower beds
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting color throughout the late summer season
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking for low-maintenance, pollinator-supporting perennials
Who should skip it
- Busy homeowners looking for a truly set-it-and-forget-it landscape option
- Gardeners wanting a hands-off plant that never requires structural support
- Minimalists managing small garden spaces with delicate, slow-growing plants
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for butterflies and bees throughout the late summer season.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional resilience across diverse climates from zones three through eight.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your garden beds.
Visual Impact
Striking bi-color blooms provide high-contrast drama for sunny borders.
Seasonal Longevity
Seed heads offer structural winter interest long after the flowers fade.
Key Specs
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy, loamy, compost-enriched
Water Needs
Medium
Bloom Time
Summer to Late Summer
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Unique yellow and red daisy-like flowers
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Highly cold hardy (Zones 3-8)
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Native North American species
- Provides winter interest
- Drought tolerant once established
- Can be pinched for compact habit
What customers say
Reviewers consistently praise 'Burning Hearts' for its exceptional reliability and striking design. This perennial is noted for its impressive hardiness, thriving even in challenging conditions, which highlights its high quality. The deep burgundy foliage combined with vibrant yellow orange blooms creates a dramatic visual appeal that exceeds expectations. Consumers find this plant offers outstanding value, establishing quickly and returning reliably year after year, making it a beloved garden favorite.
Know before you buy
While this plant reaches a mature height of 48 inches, you can encourage a more compact, bushier habit by pinching back the stems in late spring before the flower buds form.
Yes, 'Burning Hearts' is highly cold hardy and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 8, making it a reliable perennial even in regions with freezing winters.
While no plant is 100% immune to hungry wildlife, this cultivar is considered resistant to deer and rabbits, meaning it is much less likely to be targeted than more palatable garden flowers.
You can deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier appearance during the summer, but leaving the seed heads intact in late autumn provides valuable food for songbirds and adds texture to your winter landscape.
Once established, 'Burning Hearts' is drought-tolerant and performs well with medium water needs. It prefers well-drained soil, so ensure your planting site doesn't stay waterlogged.
This native species is a magnet for butterflies and various beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent choice for supporting local biodiversity in your garden.
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