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Sunstruck Oxeye Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP #25,524
Pronunciation: hee-lee-OP-sis hee-lee-an-THOY-dees
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 14 to 16 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Aster (Aster); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Gayfeather (Liatris); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Aster (Aster); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Gayfeather (Liatris); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.