Heliopsis helianthoides 'Touch of Blush' - FALSE SUNFLOWER 'TOUCH OF BLUSH'
Compact clump-forming colorful perennial. White-variegated leaves, darker stems and smaller yellow double flowers (with overlapping petals). New leaves show pink blush.
Heat, humidity, and drought tolerant as well as deer resistant.
Size: 18-20" tall x 16-20" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil amended or average with some organic matter (compost)
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-dry
Origin: Introduced by Walters Gardens, part of the Proven Winners family. Plant patent applied. The original wild form of H. helianthoides var. scabra is native to some states in the central and eastern USA (see USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes, unless the deer is overpopulated
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: moderately
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5' deep pot
Picture copyright: Walters Gardens
Plant combinations: looks good as a single plant in smaller flower bed or big planter, or in a small group in a bigger border. Can be combined with typical border or more even natural perennials like Amsonia, Baptisia, Agastache, Chrysanthemum, Echinacea, Echinops, Eupatorium, Geranium, Helenium, Liatris, Monarda, Penstemon digitalis, Perovskia, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Salvia nemorosa, Sedum telephium (Sedum x hybridum), Veronicastrum, shorter Vernonia, etc.
This is also a very good companion to the most popular perennials in the USA - the bearded Iris, Siberian iris, and daylilies (Hemerocallis), or peonies, and looks good with taller grasses like Andropogon, Panicum virgatum (switch grass), Schizachyrium scoparium, Sporobolus heterolepis, Pennisetum, or summer flowering shrubs like Hydrangea paniculata.
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Touch of Blush' - FALSE SUNFLOWER 'TOUCH OF BLUSH'
Compact clump-forming colorful perennial. White-variegated leaves, darker stems and smaller yellow double flowers (with overlapping petals). New leaves show pink blush.
Heat, humidity, and drought tolerant as well as deer resistant.
Size: 18-20" tall x 16-20" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil amended or average with some organic matter (compost)
Moisture Needs: medium, medium-dry
Origin: Introduced by Walters Gardens, part of the Proven Winners family. Plant patent applied. The original wild form of H. helianthoides var. scabra is native to some states in the central and eastern USA (see USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes, unless the deer is overpopulated
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: moderately
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 5' deep pot
Picture copyright: Walters Gardens
Plant combinations: looks good as a single plant in smaller flower bed or big planter, or in a small group in a bigger border. Can be combined with typical border or more even natural perennials like Amsonia, Baptisia, Agastache, Chrysanthemum, Echinacea, Echinops, Eupatorium, Geranium, Helenium, Liatris, Monarda, Penstemon digitalis, Perovskia, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Salvia nemorosa, Sedum telephium (Sedum x hybridum), Veronicastrum, shorter Vernonia, etc.
This is also a very good companion to the most popular perennials in the USA - the bearded Iris, Siberian iris, and daylilies (Hemerocallis), or peonies, and looks good with taller grasses like Andropogon, Panicum virgatum (switch grass), Schizachyrium scoparium, Sporobolus heterolepis, Pennisetum, or summer flowering shrubs like Hydrangea paniculata.