These hardy perennials are found wild in central Europe and Asia. They have erect growth and may reach a height of 2 feet with a width of 3 feet or more. Their medium green leaves are lance-shaped to linear-lance-shaped and they may be toothed or whole. The name of this plant is taken from the Greek bous, an ox, and ophthalmos, an eye, and refers to the central disc of the flower; thus the common name for this plant, Ox-Eye. The flowers resemble Daisies; they are yellow, with thin, widely spaced ray florets surrounding a darker yellow center. They grow singly atop strong, leafy stems throughout the summer.

Grow Ox-Eyes in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. They may need to be supported with stakes or some other device. They will spread on soil that is fertile.

Sow seeds or divide them in the spring or fall.

Buphthalmum salicifolium;
Buphthalmum speciosissimum;
Buphthalmum speciosum.