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    Helenium aromaticum

    Also Known As

    • Cephalophora aromaticum
    • Graemia aromaticum
    • Tetraneuris aromaticum
    • Pineapples

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Helenium aromaticum plant details

    Helenium aromaticum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium aromaticum

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, pineapple-scented, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium aromaticum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As a fan of fragrant plants, how can I resist a species with a common name like that? As you brush by this plant it does indeed release a pineapple-like fragrance. Yum! Though the flowers are not terrifically showy, they are borne in abundance, & the perfect yellow spheres (each a half inch in diameter) make great cut flowers & attract wildlife. Blooming the first year from seed, & exhibiting good drought tolerance, it combines & compliments many other flower colors. Perfect for the mid-border, at 1.5-2’ high, & less than 1’ wide. Reseeds!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Helenium aromaticum plant

    How to Grow Helenium aromaticum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124

    Scientific Name: Helenium 'Helbro'

    aka Helenium 'Mardi Gras', Helenium x 'Helbro', Dogtooth Daisy, Helen's Flower, Mardi Gras Helen's Flower, Mardi Gras Helenium, Sneezeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"-40"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

    aka Sahin Helen's Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' flower by Mark Coleman
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    Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone'

    aka Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red Shades', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Rot Tone', Helenium autumnale 'Red Shades', Helena Red Shades Sneezeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helenium puberulum

    aka Rosilla

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Helenium puberulum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

    aka Tiny Dancer Sneezeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' flower by Forestfarm
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