Short 'n' Sassy Helenium
Helenium autumnale 'Short 'n' Sassy' PP #24,460
Description | This dwarf variety packs a punch of color with vibrant blooms in orange and gold, each with a coffee-brown center. Blooms early on strong stems and lasts well into fall. Compact mounding habit is perfect for border or in mixed containers on balcony or patio. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Blooms | Summer through Fall |
Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | Orange |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Avens (Geum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Bee Balm (Monarda); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care | Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil. Mulch to conserve moisture in hot summer areas. Clip spent blooms to extend flowering. Prune old foliage before new leaves emerge. May be divided every few years. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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