Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Heliopsis helianthoides
Common Name: Ox Eye Sunflower, Hardy Zinnia
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height: 36 - 72" (91 - 183cm)
Width: 30 - 40" (76 - 102cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Vibrant, long-blooming flowers are excellent in the perennial or meadow garden, or used as cut flowers. Combine with red or pink daylilies, garden phlox, liatris, veronica or fall asters for striking effect. Remove faded flowers to promote reblooming.
Grower Information:
Tall, bushy plants have yellow blooms atop long, serrated, deep green leaves. Attracts butterflies.