Smooth Oxeye
Heliopsis helianthoides
Description:
Adaptable perennial of dry open sites. Showy golden flowers in summer. From 3 to 4 feet tall. Likes sandy soil. Needs full sun and can tolerate moist to dry conditions.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Oxeye Sunflower, False Sunflower |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Hummingbirds |
| Bloom Time: | June to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |