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Heliopsis helianthoides

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Seeds:
Direct Sow: in Fall or Spring
Surface sow, lightly rake in
Indoors: Start mid February, Press seeds into soil
Transplant after danger of frost has passed with at least 2 sets of true leaves.
Germination: 10-20 days
Common Names:
Smooth Oxeye, Oxeye Sunflower, False Sunflower
Range:
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Sun:
Full Sun/
Part Shade
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
Drought Tolerent
USDA Zones:
3-9
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Host Plant for:
(Carmenta ithacae)
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Rigid Sunflower Borer Moth
(Papaipema rigida)
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(Tischeria heliopsisella)
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More Information:
Missouri Botanical Garden
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
USDA
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