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Burning Hearts False Sunflower

American Beauties Native Plants

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
  • Mature Spread 3 - 4 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

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 Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet
Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Orange
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Purple
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Burning Hearts False Sunflower
Other Name(s): Burning Hearts Smooth Ox-eye
Scientific Name: HELIOPSIS HELIANTHOIDES `BURNING HEARTS`
SKU:
1011688-pc

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.