Go Back Sneezeweed Helena Mix

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Helenium 'Helena Mix'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconRock Garden Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Well-branched, upright stems, countless small flowers in a vibrant spectrum of red, bronze, and golden yellow shades. Striking in the butterfly garden.  Stake plants for support or pinch early in the growing season to produce shorter plants. Don't be fooled by the common name 'Sneezeweed'! The flowers of this plant are non-allergenic. Instead, it gets its name from the old-time use of the dried, powdered root for snuff. Helenium is a wonderful perennial that is easy to grow and provides months of fabulous color from midsummer through early fall. They are grown commercially as cut flowers because their strong, tall stems are ideal for cutting.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Divide in autumn or spring.  Grow in any fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun.

    Flower Color

    Red/bronze/gold

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

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    Good Companions

    Tall Garden Phlox, Aster, Coreopsis, Ornamental Grass

    Plant Height

    4 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

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    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Hardy, Cut flower, First Year Flowering

    Bloom Time

    August-September

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

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