Overview

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Benzinggold' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Heliopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Benzinggold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH.

About

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Benzinggold' (North American ox-eye 'Benzinggold') is a sturdy herbaceous perennial from the Asteraceae family, growing to between 1 and 1.5 metres tall with a columnar upright habit. It features paired lanceolate leaves and prominent flowers reminiscent of sunflowers, thriving in full sun with moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. This deciduous cultivar is suitable for cottage, prairie, and wildlife gardens, providing seasonal interest from spring through autumn and supporting pollinators. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and may require support as it matures over 2 to 5 years.

About the genus

Heliopsis is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to dry prairies in North and South America. The sunflower-like composite flowerheads are usually yellow, up to 8 cm (3 in) in diameter, and are borne in summer. Species are commonly called ox-eye or oxeye.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heliopsis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Benzinggold' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

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