Helenium, Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower, Dogtooth Daisy 'Red & Gold'

Helenium

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helenium (hel-EE-nee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Derby, Kansas

Swansea, Massachusetts

Grand Haven, Michigan

Berkshire, New York

New York City, New York

North Tonawanda, New York

Yonkers, New York

Fargo, North Dakota

Columbus, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
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Swansea, MA (Zone 6b) | August 2008 | positive

I planted a very small plant of this "Red & Gold" last fall. It did fine, and I expected it to return this spring.... It certainly did - ...Read More

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Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2007 | positive

Easily 6' for me. I staked it and it was nice. Mine was all yellow. I did have a plant of this self seed.

G
(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

The flowers are very pretty, but it does have a tendency to flop if not staked. My information says it is hardy in zones 3-10.

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