Sunstruck False Sunflower is a standout perennial prized for its striking variegated foliage and bright, cheerful blooms. Even before flowering, the compact mounds of creamy white leaves with bold green veining add eye-catching contrast to borders and containers. From spring into early summer, sunny yellow daisy-like flowers with golden centers rise above the foliage, attracting butterflies and making excellent cut flowers. Hardy down to USDA Zone 4 and returning reliably each year, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and is perfect for smaller gardens, edging, and mixed perennial plantings.

PLANT DETAILS:

• Botanical name: Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck'
• Common name: False Sunflower
• Plant type: Perennial
• Flower color: Bright yellow with golden centers
• Bloom time: Mid spring to mid summer
• Mature height: 14–16 inches
• Mature spread: 14 inches
• Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness zone: 4
• Foliage: Creamy white with dark green veins
• Soil needs: Average, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Upright, compact, clump-forming
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Special features: Variegated foliage, low maintenance, excellent for containers and borders