Sunstruck Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck'
Ball
The mounds of variegated foliage are quite beautiful even when this variety is not in bloom; bright yellow flowers with golden centers appear in spring and summer; stunning in containers or along borders
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Sunstruck Sunflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
Sunstruck Sunflower has masses of beautiful yellow daisy flowers with gold eyes at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated pointy leaves remain white in color with distinctive dark green veins throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. It tends to be leggy, Sunstruck Sunflower will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 14 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground
as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 16"Hx14"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are yellow
Flowers from mid spring to mid summer
Attracts butterflies
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil