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.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Flood Plain - Upland |
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Bees/Pollinators |
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Butterflies |
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Food |
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Songbirds |
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Attributes
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Cut Flower |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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