Summer Eclipse False Sunflower | LawnCare by Walter, Inc.

Summer Eclipse False Sunflower

September 1, 2025

Summer Eclipse False Sunflower

  • Height/Spread: 2–3' by 2–3'
  • Habit/Form: Upright
  • Hardiness Zone: 4–9
  • Exposure: Full sunlight
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained

Ornamental value and landscape use: Summer eclipse false sunflower is always an excellent addition to the hot and sunny garden. If you like dark and moody gardens, this flower is for you. The flowers tainted in yellow and orange dance above dark stems mixed of burgundy and green. The summer eclipse false sunflower blooms from summer through fall. It attracts bees, butterflies and other insects that are beneficial to any garden. Use it in small quantities to complement other plants or plant en masse for a more dramatic look.

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