100+ Autumn Sneezeweed Helenium Seeds-Beautiful Bright Yellow Perennial-B270
Description:
As a garden perennial it is an easy and dependable late summer bloomer, and an important food source for end-of-the-season pollinators such as bumble bees preparing for over wintering. Autumn Sneezeweed seeds produce plants that grow to 130cm (51") tall, each bearing as many as 90 bright yellow flowers in a branched array. Keep spent flowers picked, and don't let the soil dry out completely during the growing season.
Its native range extends from Northwest Territories in Canada to California and Florida. Perennial Important pollinator Blooms late summer to fall
Growing Helenium: Sow in doors 8-10 weeks before planting out in early spring when the soil is cool and light frost is still possible. Or direct sow in early spring or early autumn.
The ideal temperature for germination is 21°C (70°F).
Seeds will sprout in 7-14 days.
Barely cover the seeds with soil. Transplant or thin to stand 60-90cm (24-36″) apart. Stake these tall growing plants in windy gardens.
Ordinary, well-drained soil will do, but Helenium prefers rich soil at a pH of 5.8 to 7.2. Don’t let the soil dry out completely during the growing season, and deadhead regularly once flowering begins.
Divide clumps every three to four years to maintain vigour. Division works best in the spring north of Zone 7, and in the fall in southern climes.
Latin Name: Helenium Autumnale
Temperature: 70F (21 C)
Average Germ Time: 7-14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 24 inches
Season: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Height: 28 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
