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Helenium

Helenium

Helenium autumnale ( Fall Helenium )
Also called Sneezeweed. A perennial, forming large, dense clumps, reaching up to 6.5 x 2.5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet, that is native to wet prairies of North America. It is an excellent plant for color at the back of a landscape border.
The toothed, narrow leaves are up to 6 inches in length.
The yellow flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne in large clusters from mid-summer into early autumn. Each "daisy" has up to 20 reflexed petals.
The flowers attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 3 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil. They prefer consistantly moist soil but will tolerate drought with less vigor. Deer and rabbit resistant, insect pests and disease problems are rare but may include rust and powdery mildew.
For bushier, sturdier plants, cut or pinch plants back half way during very early summer. Cut back after flowering to encourage more flowering.
Propagation is from seed, basal cuttings and division.

* photo taken on Aug 20 2011 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD


Bruno
Reaches up to 4 x 4 feet, with very deep red flowers borne late season.

Butterpat
Reaches up to 4 feet, with pure yellow flowers borne late season.

Coppelia
Sturdy in habit, reaching up to 3 feet with intense orange flowers borne over a very long season from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

* photo of unknown internet source

* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD


Goldrausch
Also called Gold Rustle. A strong growing perennial, reaching up to 5.5 feet.
The very abundant, bright yellow and brown flowers are borne all summer long.
Hardy zones 5 to 8

* photos taken on Aug 1 2013 in Stratford, Ontario


Mardi Gras
Reaches up to 4 x 2.8 ( rarely over 3.5 ) feet with yellow ( splashed heavily with orange and red ) flowers.
The eye of the flowers is deep brown.

* photos taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD


* photo taken on Sep 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD


Mariachi Salsa

* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD


Mariachi Siesta

* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD


Moerheim Beauty
Upright in habit, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 4.5 feet, with very profuse, deep red flowers borne mid to late summer.

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Red-Gold Hybrids
Reaches up to 4 x 4 feet with red and golden-yellow flowers borne mid summer to mid autumn.

Summer Circle
Reaches up to 6.5 feet, with bright yellow flowers that are centered brown.

Waldtraut
Reaches up to 3.5 feet in height, with deep orange and golden-yellow flowers borne mid to late summer.

* photo of unknown internet source

* photos taken on Aug 3 2012 in London, ON

Helenium bigelovii ( Mountain Sneezeweed )
A perennial, native to western North America.
The flowers are bright yellow. The flowers attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun on moist to wet, well drained soil.

Helenium flexuosum
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3 feet, that is native to moist prairies in the eastern U.S. ( Michigan to New England & south ).
The leaves, up to 9 inches in length, can be either pinnnate or entire.
The profuse flowers, up to 3 inches across are bright yellow. The drooping petals are toothed at the tips. The flowers are borne mid summer into autumn and attract butterflies.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 in full sun on moist soil. Cut back by 1/3 during early summer for denser habit.

* photo taken on July 10 2013 in Howard Co., MD


Tiny Dancer
A compact and bushy form, reaching a maximum size of 2 x 1.5 feet, bearing very profuse, bright yellow ( with brown cones ) flowers. It is great for use in containers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

Helenium hoopesii ( Orange Helenium )
A compact perennial, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 2 ( rarely over 3 ) feet, that is native from Oregon to Wyoming; south to California to New Mexico.
The lance-shaped leaves, up to 12 inches in length, are glossy gray-green.
The bright yellow ( with orange center ) daisies, up to 3 inches across, are borne all summer long.
Hardy zones 2 to 9 on well drained soil in full sun, preferrably moist but drought tolerant.

* photo of unknown internet source