Heliopsis helianthoides

Ox-eye Sunflower

In summer, the Ox-eye Sunflower blooms for weeks with golden yellow daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies. It makes a good cut flower and songbirds enjoy the mature seed.

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Height
36-60 Inches

Spread
36-48 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiensis (azureus)), Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Hydrologic Designation

•

UPL

Nature Attracting

•	Butterfly
•	Songbird

Season of Interest

•	Late (July-frost)
•	Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

•

Moderate

Special Uses

•	Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

•

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar
•	Food/Birds