Sunstruck Oxeye Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP #25,524
SKU
41308
The huge, bright golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with sunny gold centers contrast nicely with the shimmery, variegated, toothy foliage. A great cut flower! A compact habit, with blooms from mid through late season. Provides a nice splash of color during the heat of the summer. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hee-lee-OP-sis hee-lee-an-THOY-dees |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 14 to 16 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Edging, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Aster (Aster); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Gayfeather (Liatris); Sedum (Sedum) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers consistently moist soil, but tolerates mild periodic drought. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Prune back foliage periodically for a tidy appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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