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Heliopsis helianthoides

Ox-Eye Sunflower (Smooth oxeye)

Heliopsis helianthoides, Ox-eye sunflower,  blooms with a multitude of seemingly never ending yellow daisy-like blossoms.   Ox-eye sunflower is native to the Northern Plains grows 2-4' tall and blooms July through September. This prairie wildflower does well in most soils in full sun, but can tolerate some shade. The seed of Ox-eye sunflower is a wonderful source of food for song birds fall through winter.

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• Category

  • Native Wetland Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • 2' - 4'
  • Clumping
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Flood Plain - Upland
  • High Marsh - Saturated Soil
  • Green
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Food
  • Songbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • FACU
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Cut Flower
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Ornamental Flower
  • Rain Garden
  • Storm Water Basin
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