.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' Description A vibrant perennial with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and lush green foliage. Blooms from mid-summer to fall, addinglife and color to gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, mass plantings, cut flower arrangements, and cottage gardens. Perfect for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' Common Name: Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall, spread up to 2 ft Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer, Fall Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-Toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Echinacea, Black-eyed Susan, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after danger of frost, in well-draining soil. Space 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Moderate, keep evenly moist Soil Type: Loamy, Sandy, Well-Drained Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; cut back after foliage dies back. Planting Depth: 1-2 inches deep Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
