Heliopsis helianthoides
False Sunflower or Smooth oxeye
- Tall stately stems carry two inch golden yellow flowers bloom from June until August
- Found in flood plains, open fields, and at woods' edges
- Sturdy and tall as well as clump forming
- Self sowing butterfly magnet
- Birds love the seeds in the fall
Height: 48-60 in
Spread: 36-60 in
Zone: 5-9
Color: Golden yellow
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Attributes:
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Erosion control
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Self seeds in optimum conditions
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Sun/ pt.shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained