How to Propagate and Grow
Helenium

Family: Asteraceae/Compositae

Species: H. autumnale

Common Names: Common sneezeweed, sneezewort, Helen's flower.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 1.5m (60inches).

Flowering: From summer through autumn.

Usage: Ideal for borders and beds.

Helenium makes an ideal cut flower.

Site: Helenium prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Any moisture retentive but free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 4 - 8 weeks.

How to sow seeds (opens in new window)

Division in spring or autumn.

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