Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra ‘Burning Hearts’

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'

Oxeye Daisy

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Photo Credit: Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH


Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'

Oxeye Daisy

This striking nativar blooms for months with bright golden yellow flowers that feature a prominent burnt red-orange eye. Dark stems and purple-tinged, dark green foliage add to its appeal. Though short-lived, this perennial will reseed. It is easy to grow and thrives in heavy, moist soils including alkaline clay. Introduced by: Jelitto.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 3-4
  • Spread: 16-20
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 9
  • Height: 3-4
  • Spread: 16-20
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes