Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' (ox eye sunflower)
ox eye sunflower (1 gallon)
'Tuscan Sun' is a dwarf cultivar packing all the beauty of ox eye sunflower into a stout 1 to 1.5 foot tall plant! It produces yellow blooms with gold centers from June to September. A great option for border or container gardens.
Ox-eye sunflower is native to eastern and central North America. In the wild, it is found in wooded areas and tallgrass prairie, and sometimes along roadsides. Attracts hummingbirds. Supports conservation biological control by attracting insects that prey upon insect pests. Host plant for the clearwing moth.
BONAP Native Range Map for straight species. Bright green indicates native to the county, dark green indicates native to the state.
Photo courtesy of Unity Church Hill Nursery
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