Helbro sneezeweed
Helenium 'Helbro'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow and red rays with brown centers
Garden uses
Notes
'Helbro' sneezeweed (Helenium 'Helbro') is a perennial for rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. Yellow and red rays with brown centers open in late summer and early to mid autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer. The plant stands 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches.
Pairs well with Indian grass, Royal fern, and Buttonbush.