impart a splash of sunflower sunshine is a whole lot easier with this midget hybrid . It is a gross paroxysm mixed into largebordersor showcased in rigorous spaces . A winner of theRoyal Horticultural Society ’s Award of Merit , ‘ Happy Days ’ is an cushy perennial that has gay yellow heyday feature anemone - like double centers on strong , well - ramous stems . It plays well with other previous - time of year perennial such as sedums ( Hylotelephiumspp . and cvs . , zone 3–11 ) and ornamental grasses . ‘ Happy Days ’ also lighten up the indoors as a cut flower in a vase .
‘Happy Days’ sunflower
Helianthus‘Happy Days’
Zones:5–9
Size:24 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inch wide-cut
Conditions : Full sun ; moist , well - drained soil
Native range : North America , Central America , South America
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