HELIOPSIS helianthoides (Ox-Eye Sunflower)
Heliopsis helianthoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known by the common names rough oxeye, smooth oxeye and false sunflower. Heliopsis helianthoides provides food for songbirds throughout the winter and its nectar serves as a food source for ground nesting bees, as well as butterflies and hummingbirds. They have orange yellow center disk and yellow ray flowers. Blooming usually occurs in summers beginning in July to August and extends for up to two months, making it one of the earliest blooming sunflower.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 8,125 | 331 |
| 1/4LB | 32,500 | 1,325 |
| 1/2LB | 65,000 | 2,650 |
| 1LB | 130,000 | 5,300 |
| 5LB | 650,000 | 26,500 |
Scientific Name: Heliopsis Helianthoides
Common Name: Ox-Eye Sunflower
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Central and eastern North America
Growth Height: 24-48"
Spread: 2 to 3 " in diameter
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Blooming Season: Summer
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower Color: Golden Yellow Flowers
Characteristics: Showy, Good Cut
Resistant: Drought Tolerant
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Clay soil, Chalk, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Special Feature: Beds and borders, Patio and containers
Garden uses: City and Courtyard, Cutting Gardens, Prairie and Meadow