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Ox-Eye

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Ox-Eye Ox Eye, or False Sunflower, is a spreading, branched sunflower-like plant which establishes and spreads quickly. It may become aggressive. 

It has several large 2 - 4 inch yellow flowers on stalks originating from the stem tip and upper leaf axils.  Its leaves are paired, opposite, coarse, and arrow-shaped.

Ox-Eye makes a good cut flower, lasting for a long time.

songbirdbutterfly Ox-Eye attracts birds and Painted Lady Butterflies.
Height: 2 - 5 ft
Color: Yellow
Flowering Time: Jun - Jul
   

Companion Plants:
Wild Bergamot, Golden Alexanders
Ox-Eye grows on upland to lowland prairies and sometimes in open woods.  It requires full to partial sun.

It is easily propagated from seed and division in spring.
 

 

Ox-Eye Price List

6,300 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
HelioHelP Packet $2  
HelioHel.25 1/4 oz $3  
HelioHel.5 1/2 oz $5  
HelioHelOz Ounce $7.50  
HelioHelLb Pound $115  
To order Ox-Eye,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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