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Heliopsis helianthoides

oxeye, sunflower everlasting

Ox eye is a drought-tolerant, clumping perennial with fowers reminiscent of the common sunflower, but smaller and produced in greater quantities. Its orange-yellow blooms make for great cuttings, and the flowers last for quite a while, making this a perennial bed favorite.

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Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Meadow garden
Rain Garden
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen


North American Distribution


oxeye - Heliopsis helianthoides from Native Plant Trust
oxeye - Heliopsis helianthoides from Native Plant Trust
oxeye - Heliopsis helianthoides from Native Plant Trust