• Cluster of small yellow ox eye sunflowers with dark centers on a green garden backdrop
  • Ox eye sunflower bloom with bright yellow petals and dark center on a natural backdrop
  • Bright yellow ox eye sunflower with dark center on a green natural garden backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Ox Eye

This drought-tolerant wildflower is an excellent choice for landscaping

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Heliopsis helianthoides

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Daisy-Shaped
  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

Sometimes known as False Sunflower, Ox Eye Sunflowers are a common and prolific American wildflower, often found in open fields and along roadsides. Attractive to butterflies, Ox Eye Sunflowers are fairly tolerant of drought and partially shady conditions, but will prefer full sun and moist, well draining soil conditions.

  • • Lovely color that's great for pollinators
  • • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 315 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 8,942 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 35,768 Up to 125 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Sunflower Seeds - Ox Eye

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Sunflower Seeds - Ox Eye FAQs

What is Ox Eye Sunflower also known as?

Ox Eye Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

What type of seed is Ox Eye Sunflower?

Ox Eye Sunflower is an open pollinated seed.

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