Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Oxeye sunflower
Oxeye
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Open forests, woodlands, clearings, meadows, and roadsides. Frequent to common in the mountains; infrequent in the piedmont; rare in the coastal Plain. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil but does best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun
Wildlife value: Ground nesting bee (Holcopasites heliopis) is a specialist. Seeds for birds in fall and winter.Finches love the seeds.
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
5
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant