🌼 Helen's Flower Mix (Helenium autumnale) - 100 Seeds | Vibrant Daisy-Like Blooms, Fall Color Explosion, Pollinator Magnet!

🍂 Autumn's Fiery Crown! Our Helen's Flower Mixed Colors (Helenium autumnale) delivers a spectacular late-season show with clusters of 2-3" daisy-like blooms in fiery reds, golden yellows, warm oranges, and rustic coppers. These hardy perennials bloom for 6-8 weeks from late summer through fall, just when most flowers fade. Growing 3-5 feet tall, they're perfect for back borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Extended Bloom Time – Flowers from August until frost
✔ Pollinator Superstar – A vital late-season nectar source for bees & butterflies
✔ Deer & Drought Resistant – Thrives with minimal care
✔ Cut Flower Wonder – Long-lasting in arrangements (remove lower leaves)
✔ Cold Hardy – Survives winters in zones 3-8

Why Gardeners Love This Mix:

🦋 Ecosystem Hero – Saves starving pollinators preparing for winter
🎨 Color Variety – Warm autumnal hues complement fall gardens
🌿 Vertical Interest – Tall stems add structure to fading gardens
💪 Tough Beauty – Thrives in wet or dry conditions

Growing Guide:

🌱 Sowing Time:

• Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost (light aids germination)

• Direct sow in early spring or fall

☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

💧 Watering: Moderate (tolerates both drought and occasional wet feet)

🌱 Soil Type: Adaptable – thrives in average to moist soils (pH 5.5-7.0)

🌿 Plant Size: 36-60" tall, 24-36" wide

✂️ Care Tips:

• Stake tall varieties in windy areas

• Divide clumps every 2-3 years in spring

• Pair with ornamental grasses and purple asters for stunning fall combos

Helenium Automnale