Tuscan Gold
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Inhelsodor'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 20-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, adaptable to clay |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Yellow |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division in spring, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Echinacea, Salvia, Liatris |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer.
Maintenance
Cut back by half in late spring if shorter, bushier plants are desired.
Cleanup
Leave seed heads for winter birds, cut back to base in early spring.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours. Known as False Sunflower, this cultivar is compact and highly floriferous.