, whose common name is Helen's flower or, unfortunately, sneezeweed.Helenium is a Michigan native perennial that blooms in August and September, growing anywhere from two to five feet tall. The plant ...

Q: I have a sunny area with wet soil where I’d like to include some more native perennials. I have species for early and midsummer bloom but nothing yet for very late. Do you have a suggestion? A: I ...

Gardeners are continually searching for the latest and greatest plant recommendations. I am fortunate to be surrounded by knowledgeable and experienced Extension Master Gardener volunteers who share ...

For fall-blooming native plants, Mt. Cuba Center shared these options: Peachie’s Pick Stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis “Peachie’s Pick”) and compact cultivars of helenium, such as Salsa helenium (from ...

After this cool spring and summer I know we're not quite ready for autumn, but experienced gardeners are already eyeing plants that will prosper in the late summer and early fall. One of my favorites ...

Q. A friend suggested I plant a perennial called Helen’s Flower in my garden. Can you tell me more about it? A. Helen’s Flower (Helenium autumnale) is a perennial native to the U.S. It is also ...

Heleniums produce their daisy-shaped flowers late, bringing a bit of fire to a sunny autumn border. 'Loysder Wieck' has slender, orange-red petals surrounding a central cone, and is much loved by ...

"New" and "unusual." Those two words are guaranteed to grab my attention in plant catalogs and at nurseries. It could be a new introduction or unique color, shape or variety of a widely available ...