Ox Eye Sunflower Seeds (Heliopsis helianthoides) Golden daisy-like blooms that resemble small sunflowers. Long-blooming perennial perfect for native gardens and pollinators.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Golden Blooms for Native Gardens and Pollinator Havens

Heliopsis helianthoides, also known as Ox Eye Sunflower or False Sunflower, is a dependable perennial with cheerful, golden-yellow blooms that resemble miniature sunflowers. This native beauty adds height, warmth, and movement to any garden space, blooming from midsummer to fall.

Its daisy-like flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an essential choice for ecological and native plant landscapes.

🌼 Why You’ll Love It:

☀️ Bright, Golden Blooms All Summer
🦋 Loved by Pollinators
🌾 Native Plant Power for Sustainable Gardening
🏵️ Low Maintenance and Drought-Tolerant
🌿 Great for Naturalizing and Cut Flowers

🏡 Perfect For:

• Native and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator pathways and borders

• Drought-tolerant landscapes

• Prairie-style or cottage garden designs

• Long-lasting seasonal color

🌱 Planting and Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 3 to 5 feet

• Bloom Time: Midsummer through fall

• Bloom Color: Golden yellow

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-draining, moderately fertile

• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

• USDA Zones: 3 to 9

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in spring

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers

• Provide moderate water until established

• Cut back in late fall or leave stems standing for winter interest and wildlife habitat

• Divides easily every few years for more plants

With its sunny disposition and ecological value, Ox Eye Sunflower is a long-lasting addition to native landscapes. It brings pollinators, resilience, and beauty season after season.