Ox-Eye Sunflower Seed (Heliopsis helianthoides)

Ox-Eye Sunflower, also known as False Sunflower or Heliopsis Sunflower, is a hardy perennial native to the central and northeastern United States. Found in open woodlands, prairies, and fields, it adapts easily to a wide range of soils and moisture conditions—from dry to moderately moist. Growing 2 to 4 feet tall, it produces long-lasting yellow blooms from summer into early fall, making it a great choice for cutting gardens or the back of flower borders. The flowers attract pollinators as well as beneficial predatory insects that help control pests. Ox-Eye Sunflower is also valued in prairie, pollinator, and wildlife plantings, and it’s occasionally grazed by deer and livestock.

Height: 24–48 inches
Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Bloom Period: Summer to Early Fall
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moderate (Tolerates Moist)
Lifespan: Perennial
Seeds per Pound: 142,000
Seeding Rate: 1 oz. covers 333 sq. ft. | 9 lbs. per acre

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