Heliopsis 'Sunstruck' False Sunflower kids Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is a

Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is a dense deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit

It is tall enough to act as a screen or background plant

Lo & Behold Ruby Chip butterfly bush brings together the best of both

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Heliopsis 'Sunstruck' False Sunflower kids Frans Fontaine Hornbeam is aVariegated Heliopsis have long been popular in the perennial landscape, and Sunstruck fills the spaces at a much shorter height. 2 large, golden yellow flowers appear above the cream and green variegated foliage even earlier than typical Heliopsis, and blooms all through summer until fall. Compared to Loraine Sunshine, Sunstruck is more compact, has more ray florets and a deeper flower color. This is the perfect height for smaller spaces in the garden