Northern Wildflowers
Northern Wildflowers Sunflower Oxeye Pkg.
Northern Wildflowers Sunflower Oxeye Pkg.
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Approximately 40 seeds per pack, covers 30 ft²
Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) is native to the prairie habitats of central Canada. It is not a true sunflower, but rather the flowers resemble a smaller version of the yellow sunflower. Oxeye sunflower is easy to grow from seeds, maintenance is undemanding, and it does well in clay-rich soil.
Height: 3-5 feet tall
Plant in: Full to Part Sun in Dry to Medium Soil
Blooms: June to September
Zones 3-8
Cold, moist stratification is required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.
OR
Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.
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