Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)

Photographer: Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Description: Looking like a tall, bushy sunflower, this plant blooms for a very long duration starting in mid-summer. It is a sturdy native that supports a wide range of specialized bees and wasps.

Height: 3 to 6 ft

Light: Full Sun

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Fast

Spreading Method: Seeds

Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer

Bloom Color: Yellow