Family: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthiodes Tuscan Sun
Common Name: Tuscan False Sun Sunflower
Description | One of the shortest cultivars of Heliopsis, less than 2 feet tall. |
Pronunciation | (hee-li-OP-sis)(hee-li-AN-thoi-deez) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
Sunlight | prefers full sun, tolerates some shade |
Moisture | average, tolerates dryness once established |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | heat tolerent |
Flowers | 2 inches, yellow ray flowers (petals), orange gold centers |
Leaves | green, simple, rough, oposite |
Dimensions | 18-24 inches tall |
Maintenance | deadhead to extent the bloom season |
Propagation | PP: 18763, division |
Native Site | Species native to North America. |
Cultivar Origin | A selection of a native North American species. Introduced under the Proven Winners brand for
2009. |
Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage) |
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