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    Heliopsis helianthoides

    Also Known As

    • Ox Eye Sunflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Heliopsis helianthoides plant details

    Heliopsis helianthoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliopsis helianthoides

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliopsis helianthoides

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A relative of the sunflowers, Heliopsis helianthoides produces a profusion of bright yellow flowers in early to mid-summer. Excellent for problem clay soils, it grows in any reasonably fertile soil and thrives in moist, heavy soils. Ox Eye Sunflower does not spread by rhizomes, but will self-sow in open soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Heliopsis helianthoides plant

    How to Grow Heliopsis helianthoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Prairie Sunset'

    aka Prairie Sunset False Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 48"-72"

    Width: 24"-30"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Heliopsis helianthoides 'Prairie Sunset' by Karl Gercens III
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    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights'

    aka Heliopsis helianthoides subsp. scabra, Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Summer Nights', Heliopsis minor, Heliopsis scabra, False Sunflower, Orange Sunflower, Ox-Eye, Rough Heliopsis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights' flower by Forestfarm
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    Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun' PP18763

    aka Tuscan Sun Sunglory

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 20"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun' PP18763 flower by Forestfarm
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