Heliopsis helianthoides

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Common Name:  Early Sunflower, Smooth Oxeye

Full to part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerates a wide range of soils including clay.  3-5 feet height, blooms summer into fall, yellow orange flowers, aggressive re-seeder.

Germination Code: C(30)

Native Region: Statewide

Showy flowers on a low-maintenance plant.  Long summer bloom period.  Can be very invasive and weedy under its preferred conditions.  Attracts butterflies and birds.

Early Sunflower, Smooth Oxeye - Heliopsis helianthoides
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