• Oxeye Sunflower Seeds - Verdseeds
  • Oxeye Sunflower Seeds - Verdseeds
  • Oxeye Sunflower Seeds - Verdseeds
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Oxeye Sunflower Seeds

Oxeye Sunflower Seeds

$4.98 USD
$4.98 USD
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style: 60 seeds

• Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow-orange centers
• Native perennial for prairies and meadows
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

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Description

Oxeye sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), also known as false sunflower, is a native perennial wildflower found throughout eastern and central North America. Features bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent yellow-orange centers. Sturdy stems and coarse, opposite leaves. Reaches 3–6 feet tall, blooms midsummer to early fall.

Product features

• Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent yellow-orange centers
• Sturdy, upright perennial reaches 3–6 feet tall
• Coarse, opposite leaves with toothed margins
• Blooms from midsummer to early fall
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds (seeds)
• Native plant suitable for prairies, meadows, and borders
• Excellent cut flower

Planting Season: Sow in spring after last frost, or in fall for natural stratification. Cold stratify 4–6 weeks before spring sowing.

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade.

Seed Prep: Cold, moist stratification recommended (4–6 weeks at 34–38°F / 1–3°C).

Water Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist during germination. Once established, water moderately; drought tolerant.

Planting Depth: ⅛–¼ inch.

Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors after stratification.

Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 3–9.