'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 (Professional)
• Landscape Plant

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color:
Yellow
Foliage Color:
Green
Garden 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.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Perennial
Bloom Time:
Summer
Zones:
Perennial in zones 3 - 9
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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

Patent Information

'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis USPP18,763

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 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Knock Your Socks Off University of Georgia
  Won for week of August 5th.
2009 Best Performer Michigan State University
2006 Best of Breed North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2006 Exciting Perennial University of Minnesota
2006 Best Varieties Colorado State University
  This short, well-branched variety blooms continuously all summer… A. Michael, Penn State
2009 Top Performer - Growers Ohio State University - Columbus
2009 Top Five Michigan State University
2006 Top New Varieties Penn State
2009 Best of Breed - Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 Top Performer University of Kentucky Arboretum
2009 Top Performer - Late Summer Michigan State University
2008 Best of Breed for Winter North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
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