About
Short and Sassy' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 40cm high with lance-shaped leaves. Flowers borne from midsummer into early autumn comprise a dark brown central cone surrounded by orange to golden-yellow rays.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or by softwood basal cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free