Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 3-10. Offered in the past as Sneezeweed Supposedly used for snuff in earlier times, hence the sneeze. Also known as Sunny Bride. A rich chromatic mix of mostly yellow with some bronze, brown, and crimson for an end-of-summer display. Single flowers resemble Coreopsis but have a large center “button” like coneflower, and cover the tops of branching upright 4–5' plants. Makes great late-season color. Not fussy, easy to grow, excellent for cutting. At its prime when most perennials have finished blooming. Generally a low germinator; needs 2–3 weeks. ~5,000 seeds/g. ③
Helen’s Flower Mix Helenium
Helen’s Flower Mix Helenium
Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 3-10. Offered in the past as Sneezeweed Supposedly used for snuff in earlier times, hence the sneeze. Also known as Sunny Bride. A rich chromatic mix of mostly yellow with some bronze, brown, and crimson for an end-of-summer display. Single flowers resemble Coreopsis but have a large center “button” like coneflower, and cover the tops of branching upright 4–5' plants. Makes great late-season color. Not fussy, easy to grow, excellent for cutting. At its prime when most perennials have finished blooming. Generally a low germinator; needs 2–3 weeks. ~5,000 seeds/g. ③
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Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
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