Helenium ‘El Dorado’
Helenium 'El Dorado' has bright yellow flowers with a little blush of red on each petal for a unique effect.
‘El Dorado’ has bright yellow flowers with a little blush of red on each petal for a unique effect. This strong variety has sturdy flower stems and a long bloom period. The flowers of Helenium are non-allergenic. Instead, it gets its name from the old-time use of the dried, powdered root for snuff. Helenium is a wonderful perennial that is easy to grow and provides months of fabulous colour from midsummer through early fall. Their tall stems and long lasting flowers make them ideal for cutting.
Common Name: Sneezeweed
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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