Native Plants

Smooth Oxeye

Heliopsis helianthoides
Location

Native to

27517 Change
Type
Annuals/Per.

Despite its sunflower-like appearance, this upright perennial is also called False Sunflower because unlike true sunflowers (genus Helianthus), the flower head retains its rays. Smooth Oxeye typically grows 3 to 4 feet tall and features yellow-orange, daisy-like flowers with cone-shaped central disks, blooming throughout the summer. It can withstand dry, sandy or clay soils, and full sun to partial shade.

May Attract

Smooth Oxeye is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

New Hope Bird Alliance

PO Box 2693, Chapel Hill, NC 27278

newhopeaudubon@gmail.com Visit site

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat recognition/certification

Audubon North Carolina

PO Box 584, Garner, NC 27529

ben.graham@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Coastal Landscapes Initiative

850 Main Campus Drive, Toxicology Building, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27606

(919) 513-0117

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

(919) 962-3065

Fifth Season Gardening Company

106 South Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510

(919) 932-7600

Cure Nursery

880 Buteo Ridge, Pittsboro, NC 27312

(919) 542-6186

Southern States - Carrboro Service

300 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510

(919) 942-3857

Piedmont Feed and Garden Center

4805 North Carolina Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

(919) 942-7848

Garden Supply Company

1421 Old Apex Road, Cary, NC 27513

(919) 460-7747

Durham Garden Center

4536 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705

(919) 384-7526

Fisher and Daughters Nursery

314 County Seat Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

(919) 452-5763

Backyard Butterflies

1507 US Hwy 70A East, Hillsborough, NC 27278

(919) 241-7865

Mellow Marsh Farm

1312 Woody Store Road, Siler City, NC 27344

(919) 742-1200

Fairview Greenhouses and Garden Center

8224 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

(919) 851-6821

Flower of Carolina

5903 Swepsonville Saxapahaw Rd., Graham, NC 27253

Logan's One Stop Garden Shop

707 Semart Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604

(919) 828-5337

The Garden Hut

1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 552-0590

Living Landscapes

2077 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253

(336) 227-5769

Homewood Nursery & Garden Center

10809 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 847-0117

Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden

5217 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27616

(919) 878-8877

Plant Delights Nursery

9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

(919) 772-4794

Tarheel Nursery

7160 Old Stage Rd North, Angier, NC 27501

(919) 639-4598

Fifth Season Gardening Company

1616 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27408

(336) 271-3373

New Garden Gazebo

3811 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455

(336) 288-8893

Gethsemane Garden & Landscape

3707 NC-150, Greensboro, NC 27455

(336) 656-3096

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Country Farm and Home

101 S Small St, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Deep Roots Native

3666 Guess Rd , Durham , NC 27705

Carolina Habitats

1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Field to Cottage Nursery

12405 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

Rachel's Native Plants

141 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro, NC 27312

Growing Wild Nursery

1455 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344

(919) 200-2677

Flowering Earth Natives

501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702

(919) 667-3099

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is New Hope Bird Alliance.
PO Box 2693, Chapel Hill, NC 27278
| newhopeaudubon@gmail.com
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