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Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Helhan' (Loraine Sunshine)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Helhan' (Loraine Sunshine) (false sunflower) yields showy, multi-coloured medium yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and coarse textured foliage that is variegated faded green and dark green in colour. Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Helhan' (Loraine Sunshine) (false sunflower) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Helhan' (Loraine Sunshine) . Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Helhan' (Loraine Sunshine) is tolerant of drought.