Heliopsis, False Sunflower, Ox-Eye, Variegated Sunflower Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine'

Very nice this one is 4 years old and very easy to grow I never water it. I am growing one next to the house some shade which is not in ...Read Moreflower yet and two out in full sun out in open they are in full bloom and shorter.

i love this plant, very easy to grow and thrives in our scorching, humid summers. i've had it maybe 3 yrs. now and little seedlings do p...Read Moreop up. this year i have some that are not variegated. i'm waiting to see if they will bloom as beautifully as the parent plants. they awaken early here in florida and although i have them in mostly full sun situations, they do appreciate some afternoon shade. the leaves will curl in late afternoon but recover through the night. they get watered once a week this time of year (spring) but later on will need a twice weekly watering to keep them looking their best. the only pests i encounter once in a great while are flea beetles but i spray the whole garden with neem and/or soap spray during the growing season and that keeps everything at bay. a definite keeper for my area!
ps. i purchase mine through Bluestone.

Really pretty foliage, a long bloomer and not at all floppy.

Lovely foliage adds interest to the garden even when Loraine Sunshine is not in bloom. The flowers are bright and beautiful. Super easy to grow.

Plant has been thriving, with this summer being the thrid year I have had it. It starting flowering before June and flowers profusely thr...Read Moreough much of the summer. Have not had problems with disease or insects.

This came up in my yard as a volunteer from my neighbors plant across the street. It has since come up very freely throughout my yard. ...Read MoreIt has nice foliage, and for the most part, comes up true from seed. Blooms July - September in my garden.

I have to say that this is a keeper! Bought Loraine on a whim 2 years ago, and she has proven to be remarkable. Very cheery, welcoming f...Read Morelowers in the garden, and the variegated foliage is perfect. The plant itself stays tidy, and last year I had 6 babies which must have sprouted from her seeds. They all had the same variegation as their mom. Very nice sun-loving perennial!

I wish I had a picture. This plant is so easy to grow. Dividing produces reliably variegated plants, but seeds produce variegated p...Read Morelants as well. I grew this plant from seed, and at least half or a fourth of the seedlings were nicely variegated.

This plant bloomed its first year from seed for me and is also well known for blooming practically all season, as with most Heliopsis. Of course, the added attraction on this one is the lovely foliage--a wonderful all around plant.