Sneezeweed

Helenium 'Rauchtopas' Asteraceae

Other names

Helen'S Flower

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Heronswood (PA)

Description

The best performer in recent Helenium trials at Weihenstephan, Germany. The flowers are topaz-gold above, rusty red underneath, the up-facing petals slightly curled so that both colors are revealed. The foliage remains glossy and clean all the way to the base. Blooms mid-to late summer; deadheading helps extend the season.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3