About
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with green, lance-shaped leaves. numerous golden-yellow flowers are produced on upright stems from side-branches between summer to autumn.
About the genus
Helenium may be upright, clump-forming annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple leaves and showy daisy-like flower-heads over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows in any fertile moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Stems may need support.
PruningCut back to base in autumn or leave over winter to provide homes and food for wildlife, and then trim back in spring.
PropagationPropagate by basal cutting and division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot