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Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox-eye sunflower

Native Wetland Plants

Heliopsis helianthoides

Ox-eye sunflower

More About Ox-eye sunflower

  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Upright clump forming

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.

Bloom Color

Yellow

Heliopsis helianthoides Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Bees/Pollinators
• Butterflies
• Food
• Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• FACU
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
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