Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Oxeye
Smooth oxeye
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Habitat
Open forests, woodlands, clearings, meadows, and roadsides. Frequent to common in the Virginia mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Its flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Its seed may be eaten by songbirds
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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