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Definition of "heliopsis" []

  • A genus of plants, of the natural order Compositæ and tribe Helianthoideæ, distinguished by its ligulate fertile rays, hermaphrodite disk-flowers, and chaffy conical receptacle without pappus. (noun)

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Use "heliopsis" in a sentence
  • "The yellow rudbeckia and heliopsis clans are good, but not very dramatic."
  • ""Last year, we had some heliopsis plants that became loaded with aphids," she said."
  • "There are many good choices out there, but a few that grow well in our area are garden phlox ( '' David '' is a favorite among gardeners), goldenrod, asters, heliopsis, Joe Pye weed, daylilies, Knockout and Meidiland shrub roses, Endless Summer hydrangea and cranesbill geranium."