Helenium Seeds – Autumn Leaves

Helenium Seeds – Autumn Leaves are known for their vibrant, daisy-like blooms that add striking color to late-summer and autumn gardens. This perennial plant is highly valued for its long flowering season, making it an excellent choice for borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Its bright shades of red, orange, and yellow bring warmth to any outdoor space.

Features:

• Produces vibrant red, orange, and golden-yellow blooms

• Long-lasting flowering season through summer into fall

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to cultivate and suitable for a variety of garden settings

• Excellent for cut flower arrangements and borders

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Sneezeweed

• Botanical Name: Helenium

• Variety: Autumn Leaves

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Spread: 18–24 inches

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging

• Season of Interest: Summer to Autumn

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start in early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoors: Transplant or direct sow after last frost (April–June)

• Blooming Period: July – October

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart