Heliopsis Sunburst

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Intricately patterned foliage with daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers.

‘Whoa what is that?’ is a familiar cry when this beauty is spotted in our greenhouses. Dramatic green veining paints each leaf with intricate patterns amidst the creamy foliage. The WOW factor is heightened with a summer display of cheerful single, daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers. As the season progresses, the foliage tends to green up a bit.

Heliopsis is best in full sun. Favored by butterflies, as they love to perch on the flat blossoms to sip nectar.

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Intricately patterned foliage with daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers.

‘Whoa what is that?’ is a familiar cry when this beauty is spotted in our greenhouses. Dramatic green veining paints each leaf with intricate patterns amidst the creamy foliage. The WOW factor is heightened with a summer display of cheerful single, daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers. As the season progresses, the foliage tends to green up a bit.

Heliopsis is best in full sun. Favored by butterflies, as they love to perch on the flat blossoms to sip nectar.

Code HESR

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Plant Type Perennials

Species helianthoides var. scabra

Height Medium 30-36"

Spacing Plant 18-24" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Long-Blooming
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant

Heliopsis General Information

Heliopsis are long blooming and care free. Great in mass plantings. Simply covered in cheery blooms on sturdy, well-branched plants. Deadheading will prolong the display even longer. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Heliopsis Plant Care

No special care needed. Does not like to be dry for extended periods. Can be divided every 4 years or so in spring or fall. If height control is needed, can be cut back by one-half in late spring before flowering. Remove seed heads to avoid overabundance of volunteer plants.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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