Helenium
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Dancing Flames
Sneezeweed, aka Helenium Flammenspiel
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Tall 3' (Plant 18-24" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Summer to Early Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
4-8
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Yellow /
Orange
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Smothered in vibrant flaming yellow-orange flowers with raised chocolate colored central disks, from mid summer to fall. Flowers age to a golden yellow. This Helenium will stand out in the garden! Dancing Flames looks best used in borders and wild gardens.
Features to Note:
- Humidity Tolerant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Wet Site tolerant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Helenium are North American natives with prolific flowering. A good backbone plant for the late summer and fall border.
Plant Care:
Does not usually need staking. Best in a moist soil, but will tolerate short periods of dry. Plants may be pinched or cut back in early spring to encourage branching. Disease and pest free. Easy to divide in spring or fall every 3-4 years. .
