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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Heliopsis 'Venus' is a robust perennial, bearing deep green leaves from which masses of pale yellow, sunflower-like blooms appear in late summer to autumn. It's ideal for growing at the back of the border, and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Heliopsis 'Venus' in well-drained soil in full sun. Reinvigorate congested colonies by dividing them in February or March.

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Heliopsis ‘Venus’ and wildlife

Heliopsis ‘Venus’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Heliopsis ‘Venus’ poisonous?

Heliopsis ‘Venus’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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