Heliopsis helianthoides

Ox-eye Sunflower

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

Bloom Color

Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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2' - 4'

Spread Characteristics

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Clumping

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Food
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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NI

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9