False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
A perennial native sunflower that is often called Oxeye Daisy or but no matter what you call it~ this is one cheery sunflower!
Branching stems of False Sunflower bloom 2” golden yellow flowers from late July thru the first frosts sometimes even into early November! A perennial that spreads by seed False Sunflower also will appreciate root division in early Spring.
** makes a nice cut flower but leave some flowers to go to seed for feeding the birds**
Plant Culture
Sun: Sun to part-shade
Soil: Sandy loam but happy to try moist sunlit locations.
Water Use: Low– drought tolerant once established.
Height: 3-5’
Garden Buddies: Purple Coneflower, Yarrow, Blazing Star, and other prairie dwellers.
Native sunflowers are members of the Aster Family but placed in the Helianthus family due to their button-like disks that hold abundant pollen & nectar for pollinators.
