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Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

Also Known As

  • Tiny Dancer Sneezeweed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' plant details

Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact (to only 1-2') and floriferous, this happy native produces hundreds of swaying ?dancers? in bright yellow skirts late-summer into fall; fun in border, container or vase. S/M

Gardening facts about Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' plant

How to Grow Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
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aka Cephalophora aromaticum, Graemia aromaticum, Tetraneuris aromaticum, Pineapples

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Rosilla

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - low
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