Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Telekia speciosa
Heartleaf Oxeye
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 36 to 72 inches
- Width
- 24 to 36 inches
- Flower color
- Yellow, daisy-like with fringed petals
- Foliage color
- Large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; cut back after blooming to encourage compact growth
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Telekia speciosa is a bold perennial known for its large, daisy-like yellow flowers that bloom from early to mid-summer. The bright yellow petals surround a prominent orange center, creating a distinctive contrast. The flowers are held on tall, sturdy stems and are complemented by large, heart-shaped green leaves, adding a lush, robust appearance to garden spaces.
Native to Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in mountainous regions, Telekia speciosa is well-suited to naturalistic and cottage garden settings. Its cheerful, sunny blooms make it a great choice for adding height and color to summer borders and wildflower gardens.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Catmint · Heucheras
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
