Photo of Helenium 'Rauchtopas' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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Helenium 'Rauchtopas'

Also Known As

  • Helenium autumnale 'Rauchtopas'
  • Rauchtopas Helen's Flower
  • Rauchtopas Sneezeweed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Helenium 'Rauchtopas' plant details

Helenium 'Rauchtopas' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer bronze, burgundy 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 'Rauchtopas'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze, burgundy and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium 'Rauchtopas'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rauchtopaz' has petals of golden yellow on top, with reddish-brown tones on the undersides - a slight twist to the petals shows off glimpses of this tawny color. The name translates to Smoky Topaz. A tall one, at 62?.

Gardening facts about Helenium 'Rauchtopas' plant

How to Grow Helenium 'Rauchtopas'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • bronze
    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • 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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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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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
Photo of Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
Photo of Helenium puberulum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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