'Tuscan Sun'

Full sun

12 - 20

Heliopsis
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'Tuscan Sun'

Perennial Sunflower

Heliopsis

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Features

Most compact Heliopsis available, more controllable in the landscape; bright yellow flowers

• Attracts Butterflies
• Cut Flower
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color
Yellow

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 Needs

Duration
Perennial

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
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
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

Exposure
Sun
Color Scheme
Pastel Mix

Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
16 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
12 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
24 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
24 inches
Color Scheme
Tropical

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