Helenium 'Dancing Flames'
Dancing Flames sneezeweed
Smothered with yellow orange flowers, this Helenium will defiantly stand out in the garden! Great for cut flowers and the avid butterfly gardener. All sneezeweeds have three lobed petals which distiguish them from Rudbeckia and other yellow coneflowers. Brown, rust colored fruit appear in fall.
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Spread2 Feet |
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Yellow OrangeUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Interesting Notes
Helenium flowers naturally at the same time as ragweed and are falsely accused of making people sneeze; Hence the name.
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown in rich moist soils in the full sun. Soil needs to be kept watered. Propagate by seed or division every 2-3 years. Fertilize sparingly to reduce risk of weak stems. Plants may benefit from being cut back in early spring to encourage more branching and floriferous growth. Foliage should be cut back after flowering. May need staking. Dancing Flames is best used in borders, meadows and wild gardens.
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