Sunstruck Heliopsis

Bright, bold, and impossible to ignore — Sunstruck Heliopsis (also known as false sunflower) brings sunshine to the garden from early summer through fall.

Unlike traditional solid-green heliopsis, Sunstruck stands out with creamy white-and-green variegated foliage that looks stunning even before the blooms appear. Once flowering begins, cheerful golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms rise on strong stems that are perfect for cutting.

This is a hardy perennial that works beautifully in Midwest gardens and returns year after year with more vigor.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking variegated foliage adds contrast in beds and bouquets
• Long bloom window (early summer through early fall)
• Excellent pollinator plant
• Strong stems for cutting
• Hardy and reliable once established

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides
• Type: Perennial
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Light: Full sun
• Zones: 3–9

Growing Tips

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Lightly cover seeds and keep evenly moist during germination. Once established, plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance.

Cut blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering. Deadheading will extend the bloom season even longer.

Perfect for cottage gardens, pollinator patches, and cutting gardens that need bold structure and long-lasting color.