Spitzentänzerin ox eye
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Spitzentänzerin'
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
'Spitzentänzerin' ox eye (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Spitzentänzerin') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, meadows, and cut flowers. 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 forms a clump and grows at a moderate pace. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, PowWow White coneflower, and Nodding onion.