Helenium a. 'Red Selection'

Helen's Flower

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Clump forming, heavy bloomer with small daisy-like red flowers with toothed edges.
Blooms are clean and striking. Prominent center cone is red that yellows as the the mellows. Vigorous, but not aggressive grower. Foliage is alternate, lance-shaped with very long dark green leaves.

Height

30-42 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red/Yellow

Interesting Notes

Species is an Illinois native. This is a -perennial quality- exclusive.

Bloom Time

August-October

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Intolerant of very dry soils.

When to Divide

sping, every 2-3 years

Good Companions

Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Fall Ornamental Cabbage (Cabbage ), Fall Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum ), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Bitter Switchgrass (Panicum amarum), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Stonecrop (Sedum x)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Containers
•	Cut Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Rabbit Resistant

Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

•	Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained
•	Very Adaptable