Ox-eye Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides (Ox-eye Sunflower)

Heliopsis helianthoides (Herbaceous Perennial)

Ox-eye Sunflower offer golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom for many weeks in summer. The flowers attract butterflies. Song birds enjoy the seed. Good cut flower.

Long-lasting blooms add summer color
Tolerates variety of sites
Food for wildlife

Height

36-60 Inches

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Spread

36-48 Inches


Growing & Maintenance Tips

Grow in sun or light shade in dry to moist soil. Pinch plants back to keep them shorter and bushier. Use in the perennial border, native garden, cut flower garden, bird garden, wildflower meadow or prairie.

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 9

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
Upland Birds
Songbirds
Attributes
Cut Flower
Native
Drought Tolerant
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Mass Planting
Exposure
Sun
Other Characteristics
Erosion Control
Prairie Restoration
Easy-to-establish
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist
Dry
Average
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