Helenium autumnale
Sonnenbraut
Common names: Autumn Sunflower, Helenium
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Description
The plant produces a blazing display of yellow, orange, and reddish-brown from July to September, filling perennial beds with color. Its basket‑shaped flowers feature a convex central disk, attracting bees and butterflies even when other perennials have faded. Depending on the variety, it reaches 80 to 140 cm tall.
Care instructions
Plant in fertile, fresh soil in full sun and water regularly during dry periods; the plant dislikes dried‑out roots. In May, cut the stems back by one‑third to keep the clump sturdy and encourage bushier flowering. Divide the clump every three to four years in spring to keep it vigorous. Routinely remove spent flowers to extend the bloom into the fall.
Companion planting
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