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Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'

Also Known As

  • Helenium 'Short N Sassy'
  • Helenium 'Short n' Sassy'
  • Helen's Flower
  • Sneezeweed 'Short n Sassy'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy' plant details

Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Much smaller than others (to 12-18") and earlier blooming with its vibrant! orange and yellow summer-into-fall flowers, this short-n-sassy (great name!) almost-native will be happy in container/border/natural area. S/M PPAF
Orange & gold long bloom & earlier

Gardening facts about Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy' plant

How to Grow Helenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • 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
Photo of Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
Photo of Helenium aromaticum flower, foliage, form by BotBin
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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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