False Sunflower, Forged In Fire False Sunflower
SKU #'s
- 1023168
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Forged In Fire False Sunflower is a compact and short-lived perennial with coarse dark green foliage. The lengthy bloom of large fiery orange-red semi-double flowers with golden edges and dark center disks cover the foliage throughout summer into fall. Best bloom in full sun in dry to medium well-drained soils. Forged in Fire is mildew resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2.5' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red+Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. If grown in part shade plants grow taller and require support. Sunflowers are generally susceptible to rust, leaf fungal spots and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond or Stream Sides, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Fescue, Shasta Daisy
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Heliopsis helianthoides 'Forged in Fire'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
