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Athena Gold™
Heliopsis
Compact False Sunflower with sunny yellow, petal-packed blooms. Perfect for pollinators and adding color to borders.
| Blossom Color | Sunny Yellow |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Part to full sun |
| Height | 18-24 in |
| Width | 16-20 in |
| Spacing | 16-20 in |
| Container Sizes | Trade Gallon |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Butterflies |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |
| Features | Compact False Sunflower with sunny yellow, petal-packed blooms. Perfect for pollinators and adding color to borders. |
| Available Seasons |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses | |
| Maintenance Notes | Removing spent blooms may help encourage additional blooming. Winter mulch can reduce heaving that can occur with perennials from the freeze/thaw cycles of winter. Tuscan Gold is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. A long known great garden plant with good manners and a long flowering season, also makes a great cut flower! An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. |