{"product_id":"early-sunflower-heliopsis-helianthoides","title":"Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Sunflower, often called Oxeye Sunflower, is a dependable and long-blooming perennial that serves as a cornerstone for any pollinator-focused landscape. Growing 3 to 5 feet tall, this clump-forming plant produces a profusion of bright yellow, daisy-like blooms from June through September. Native to a wide range across North America, it is highly adaptable to various soil conditions, from medium-wet to medium-dry. Its high nectar and pollen production make it a favorite for bees, including the specialist bee Holcopasites heliopis, and butterflies. While individual plants are relatively short-lived, they readily re-seed. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and is a sturdy addition to meadows or back-of-border plantings. Seeds can be sown directly in the fall or given a 30-day cold-moist stratification (C30) for spring sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun–Sep (Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-lived, Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 41 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/heliopsis-helianthoides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Early Sunflower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926620311749,"sku":null,"price":3.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926620344517,"sku":null,"price":15.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926620377285,"sku":null,"price":30.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926620410053,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/18cKGCTUgxXX_q7fSqOAR8WW6_anElp06.jpg?v=1793123902","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/early-sunflower-heliopsis-helianthoides","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}