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HELENIUM autumnale 'Short and Sassy'
Commonly known as Helen's flower, Sneeze weed
Yellow-orange flowers with dark brown cone
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Attractive to insects. Dead heading will prolong flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot -
Place of origin
Canada, eastern USA. Garden origin. Skagit Gardens, Washington, USA -
Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Upright, clump-forming perennial with branched, winged stems and ovate to lance-shaped, toothed leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Helenium - Care Guide