Athena Gold™ False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides
- Part Sun to Sun
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- Fall
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Details
18 - 24 Inches16 - 20 Inches16 - 20 Inches46cm - 61cm41cm - 51cm41cm - 51cmFeatures
Compact False Sunflower with sunny yellow, petal-packed blooms. Perfect for pollinators and adding color to borders.
Long BloomingHeat TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpacing:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmSpread:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Sunny yellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes: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.
Tuscan Gold is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. A long known great garden plant with good manners and a long flowering season, also makes a great cut flower!
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
Athena Gold™ Heliopsis helianthoides 'False Sunflower'
