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Smooth Oxeye
Heliopsis helianthoides
Supports 10 specialist bee species (genus)
- Flower color
- Brown/copper, yellow or orange
- Bloom
- Summer and fall
- Leaves
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3–6 feet
- Spread
- 2–4 feet
- Light
- Part shade to full sun
- Soil moisture
- Somewhat dry to moist
Native to Tennessee (state-specific source)
Care
- Optional bloom tip: Removing spent flowers can prolong blooming.
