Helenium Species, Pineapple Helenium, Pineapple Sneezeweed

Heleniumaromaticum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helenium (hel-EE-nee-um)
Species
aromaticum (ar-oh-MAT-ih-kum)
Synonym
Cephalaphora aromatica
Cephalophora collina
Cephalophora lanceolata
Gaillardia aromatica
Graemia aromatica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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| November 2010 | positive

A very positive experience. The crushed flowers (as well as the leaves and seeds) have a heavenly and unique scent! I wonder to know why ...Read More

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U
(Zone 9b) | February 2005 | positive

The natural habitat of this Chilean Native Herb is in full sun positions. This plant reachs 50 cm height and 30 cm width, requires very ...Read More

R
(Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

Grows quickly & easily from seed sown in spring & will flower same year. It tends to be a bit insignificant - as although there are many...Read More

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