Perennial – Sneezeweed ‘Moerheim Beauty’

Sneezeweed ‘Moerheim Beauty’ 

Botanical name: helenium ‘moerheim beauty’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height with a 12-18 inch spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: orange/red

Bloom time:  fall 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed to encourage more blooms 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring season every 4th growing season 

Landscape use: fall flower garden, rain garden, borders/edging 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, flood tolerant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: coneflower, black-eyed susan, shasta daisies 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic to humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no