Photo of Helenium 'Potter's Wheel' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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Helenium 'Potter's Wheel'

Also Known As

  • Helenium autumnale 'Potter's Wheel'
  • Potter's Wheel Sneezeweed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Helenium 'Potter's Wheel' plant details

Helenium 'Potter's Wheel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy, chocolate, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium 'Potter's Wheel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, chocolate, red and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium 'Potter's Wheel'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Potter's Wheel' has deep crimson-brown petals, each with a tiny picotee edge of yellow, overall an unusual rich color. The petals are held nice and flat, around a deep brown cone.

Gardening facts about Helenium 'Potter's Wheel' plant

How to Grow Helenium 'Potter's Wheel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
    • burgundy
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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