Telekia speciosa

Also Known As

Buphthalmum speciosum
Heartleaf Oxeye
Ox-Eye Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Telekia speciosa plant details

Telekia speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Telekia speciosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Telekia speciosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?... large leaves and wide, deep yellow daisies create a fine effect for many weeks? (G. S. Thomas)... but it spreads; ?a very fine thing to grow in an isolated group in turf? (E. A. Bowles, 1914). S/M

By: Forestfarm

We can hardly wait to get these babies out into the garden as they are gonna make a statement. BIG heart shaped basal leaves turning into toothed leaves as they march up the flower stem. Golden shaggy daisy flowers for weeks in the summer. Foliage and flower texture. Very hardy.