'Tuscan Sun'
Full sun
12 - 20
Heliopsis
'Tuscan Sun'
Perennial Sunflower
Heliopsis
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FeaturesMost compact Heliopsis available, more controllable in the landscape; bright yellow flowers• Attracts Butterflies • Cut Flower • Heat Tolerant • Landscape Plant Ornamental CharacteristicsFlower ColorYellow Foliage Color Green Height 12-20" (Medium) Spacing 20-24" Habit Upright Container Plant Style Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container. Patent Information'Tuscan Sun' 'Tuscan Sun' US PP18,763 |
Plant NeedsDurationPerennial Bloom Time Summer Zone(s) Perennial in zones 3 - 9 Hardy Temp -35°F (-37°C) Exposure Full sun Water Needs Dry to Normal Maintenance Easy Uses Landscapes and containers Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and the landscape |
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Growing Tips Removing spent blooms may help encourage additional blooming. Winter mulch can reduce heaving that can occur with perennials from the freeze/thaw cycles of winter. |
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| Year | Award | Trial |
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| 2009 | Knock Your Socks Off | University of Georgia |
| Won for week of August 5th. | ||
| 2009 | Best Performer | Michigan State University |
| 2009 | Top Performer - Growers | Ohio State University - Columbus |
| 2008 | Best of Breed for Winter | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2006 | Best of Breed | North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum |
| 2006 | Exciting Perennial | University of Minnesota |
| 2006 | Top New Varieties | Penn State |
| 2006 | Best Varieties | Colorado State University |
| This short, well-branched variety blooms continuously all summer… A. Michael, Penn State | ||
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