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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:
- 1231011688-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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.