Benzinggold ox eye
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Benzinggold'
RHS AGM 2001
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Benzinggold' ox eye (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Benzinggold') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, meadows, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows in a clump at a moderate pace, and bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit it. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, PowWow White coneflower, and Nodding onion.