Heliopsis helianthoides

Common Name
Oxeye sunflower
Oxeye
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Photographer: Seig
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Photographer: Seig
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
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Photographer: Seig
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Photographer: Seig
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Photographer: Seig
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Open forests, woodlands, clearings, meadows, and roadsides. Frequent to common in the mountains; infrequent in the piedmont; rare in the coastal Plain. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil but does best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun

Wildlife value: Ground nesting bee (Holcopasites heliopis) is a specialist. Seeds for birds in fall and winter.Finches love the seeds. 

Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
5
Bona Terra Nursery

Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

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