Family: Asteraceae
Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra Lorraine Sunshine
Common Name: Lorraine Sunshine
| Description | A stunning variegated form of the Heliopsis. |
| Pronunciation | (hee-li-OP-sis)(hee-li-AN-thoi-deez)(SKAY-bra) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates dry |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | yellow daisy-like |
| Leaves | greenish-white with green veins |
| Dimensions | 3-4 by 3-4 feet |
| Propagation | From seed only a small percent are variegated, most won't be true to type. Best to divide in the spring. |
| Native Site | Species plant native to North America |
| Cultivar Origin | Blooms of Bressingham (UK)selection |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson) |
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