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Mature Height
Mature Spread
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The Burning Hearts Smooth Oxeye is a beautiful, native plant that makes a showy statement. Broad petals are long, narrow, and slightly curl, creating a full and lush flower. The yellow blooms have orange eyes that make a dramatic impression. The flowers of the Heliopsis helianthoides bloom from July through September. Thin, spindly stems feature narrow, purple foliage that stands out against the bold blooms.
As a native plant, the Burning Hearts Smooth Oxeye is easy to maintain. This large plant makes a significant impact on beds, borders, mass plantings, or containers. Trim the tall stems to feature the lovely blooms in arrangements. This hardy plant is deer-resistant, making it a good choice for areas with lots of foraging animals. Bees, butterflies, and birds enjoy the Burning Hearts Smooth Oxeye. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 3 through 8.
Burning Hearts False Sunflower Care
Plant Burning Hearts Smooth Oxeye in full to partial sun. Soil should be rich and moist but still, allow for drainage. Let the top few inches of soil dry out before giving this plant a drink. Fertilize each spring to encourage new growth.
Cut back growth if the stems become leggy. All growth can be cut back in the fall or early spring.
Burning Hearts False Sunflower Spacing
This upright perennial grows an impressive 3 to 4 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Plant Burning Hearts Smooth Oxeye plants as close as 12 to 18 inches apart when creating a mass planting.
Burning Hearts False Sunflower Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Orange
- Flower Description
- Red with yellow tips
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Purple
- Foliage Description
- Purple
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Burning Hearts False Sunflower
- Also Known As
- Burning Hearts Smooth Ox-eye
- Botanical Name
- HELIOPSIS HELIANTHOIDES 'BURNING HEARTS'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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