Helenium - Helen's Flower

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HELENIUM - HELEN'S FLOWER / BACK TO PERENNIALS

Helenium 'Kanaria'

Great addition to the late summer blooming border. Bright, sun-shiny yellow, scallop-edged flowers. Grows 5-6'. Plant in mass for a radiant show. Flowers for 6 weeks.

Zones 4-7

Helenium 'Rubinzwerg'

Also known as 'Ruby Dwarf', this compact variety has dark brick red flowers blooming on 32" stems in late summer, turning orange, then gold, as the season winds down. Round, dark brown and yellow center cones contrast nicely with the flowers.

Zones 3-7