Growing Helenium (Sneezeweed): Late-Season Color for Borders

Growing Helenium

Pronunciation: huh-lee'-nee-um

Helenium delivers bold, daisy-like flowers in gold, orange, red, and bicolors from late summer into fall when few perennials peak. Sturdy stems make them ideal for borders, meadows, and wild gardens.

Culture

Full sun; organic-rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates moist soil and brief drought. A quick spring trim promotes branching and more flowers. Divide every few years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.