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Asteraceae
Oxeye Flower
Heliopsis helianthoides
Patience and endurance.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Heliopsis
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 3-5 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Average
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The genus name Heliopsis means 'sun-like,' referring to the resemblance of the flowers to small sunflowers.
- Unlike true sunflowers, oxeye flower ray petals are fertile and produce seeds.
- The flowers bloom for an exceptionally long period, often from June through September.
- It is one of the easiest native perennials to grow and tolerates poor soils well.
- Butterflies and bees are strongly attracted to the bright blooms throughout summer.
Color meanings
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Patience
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Devotion
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Cheerfulness