Heliopsis helianthoides #1
 
        Heliopsis helianthoides #1
                      Ox-eye Sunflower
                    
                      Native oxeye sunflower, easy-care golden blooms, wildlife-friendly choice
                    
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An Ohio native sunflower easily cultivated in full sun to partial shade sites with moist but well drained soils. The flowers are visited by honey bees, native bees, beneficial wasps, pollinating flies, butterflies, skippers and beetles. Songbirds are attracted to the seedheads in the fall. Though short-lived, it will reseed. 4 -5'
  
                      Botanical Name- Heliopsis helianthoides
                    
                      Pronunciation- hee-lee-OP-sis heh-lee-an-THOY-deez
                    
                      Foliage- Deciduous
                    
                      Mature Width- 
                    
                      Mature Height- 
                    
                      Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
                    
                      Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained
                    
                      Current Size- #1
                    
                      Bloom Color- Golden Yellow
                    
                      Bloom Time- June - August
                    
                      Companion Plants- Gaillardia aristata (prairie sun-lovers,  long bloom period)
                    
                      Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, seed-eating birds
                    
                      Plant Habit- Perennial
                    
- Care Rating- Easy
                      Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51B
                    
                      Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead for continuous bloom; water moderately and fertilize sparingly.
                    
                      Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to prolong blooming. Cut back in late fall.
                    
                      Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Excess fertility in clay can cause plants to become top-heavy.
                    
                      Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
                    
                      Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids
                    
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