Heliopsis scabra 'Summer Sun'

Heliopsis scabra 'Summer Sun', commonly known as the false sunflower gives excellent value in the garden,  A sturdy and well branched plant with dark green, lance shaped leaves, it will gave masses of bee and butterfly friendly, bright yellow, semi double blooms 2 to 3 cm across for months between July and September.  When fully grown, which can be as tall as 1.2m by 30cm, these plants may need a little support, but that really is a small price to pay for such a workhorse in the garden, and as a cut flower.  Will thrive in any reasonable garden soil in full sun or partial shade, as long as the soil is moderately moist and well drained.