Common
name: 'Rotgold' or "Sneezeweed"
Latin name: Helenium hybrid
Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 9000'
Growth habit: Upright
Max height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, July - August Flower type: Daisy like
Native to area: Yes, Helenium
hoopesii
Available varieties: 3
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Helenium
'Rotgold'
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Rotgold Sneezeweed in full sun in fertile well drained soil.
Rotgold tolerates drought
well. Deadhead to promote new flower growth.
"Sneezeweed" attracts butterflies. Excellent as a cut
flower for fresh floral arrangements.
Propagation:
Rotgold Sneezeweed seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early
spring, then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For
a quicker show of color purchase pre-started Helenium hybrid plants at your
local Garden Center. Once established, plants can be divided in
spring.
