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Helenium, Dogtooth Daisy, Helen's Flower, Sneezeweed 'Double Trouble'

Helenium

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Helenium (hel-EE-nee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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bigcityal

Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2007 | positive

Typical helenium growth habit. Flowers are more full, but a bit smaller I feel.

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