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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Dwarf Helenium

Helenium amarum

Conventionally Grown

A cheerful, deer-resistant native that blooms all summer without dead-heading.

This cheerful, hardworking annual is a native powerhouse from the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. It brings a bright, sunny disposition to the front of the border or cottage garden, growing to a breezy height of just 12 inches. The flowers are a delight, with ruffled canary-yellow petals surrounding a prominent, puffy yellow center. It's a favorite of small, native bees, offering them a long-lasting feast from spring right through the summer.

As garden friends, we love a plant that's both beautiful and low-maintenance. This is it. 'Dwarf Helenium' is an ideal bedding plant precisely because it requires no dead-heading to keep the blooms coming. It also has a secret weapon—it's toxic to mammals, which means your sunny display will be left alone by deer and rabbits. It's a perfect, self-sufficient addition to any flower bed or conservation mixture

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Growing instructions
Start seeds indoors by pressing them onto the soil surface, as light is required for germination. Kept at 70°F, seeds will germinate in 10-21 days. Transplant seedlings into the garden 12-18 inches apart in a full sun location.
Product Details
Days to Maturity 120-150 days
Days to Germination 10-21 days
Width at Maturity 12"
Height at Maturity 8-12"
Hardiness Zone Range 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sun Conditions Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun), Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun)
Planting Depth Surface
Row Spacing 12"
Plant Spacing 12"
    Close-up of yellow Dwarf Helenium flowers with green foliage, from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant, small blooming flowers.
    Dwarf Helenium flower from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showing vibrant yellow and orange petals with green foliage.
    Close-up of vibrant Dwarf Helenium flower, showcasing bright yellow petals and dark center, from Hudson Valley Seed Co.