Heliopsis helianthoides

Ox-eye Sunflower

In summer, the Ox-eye Sunflower blooms for weeks with golden yellow daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies. It makes a good cut flower and songbirds enjoy the mature seed.

Height 36-60 Inches

Spread 36-48 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Deep Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Companions Sky Blue Aster (Aster oolentangiensis (azureus)), Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant	Hydrologic Designation • UPL	Nature Attracting • Songbird • Butterfly
Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)	Soil Moisture • Moderate	Special Uses • Fresh Cut Flower
Sun Exposure • Full Sun	USFS MO Ecological Map • Central Dissected Till Plain • Osage Plains • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands	Wildlife Benefit • Food/Birds • Butterfly Nectar