Helenium Zimbelstern (Sneezeweed)

Helenium 'Zimbelstern' or 'Cymbal Star' produces large flowers, 3 in. wide (7 cm), with rich golden honey petals, touched with a distinct orange hue. They surround a chocolate brown cone covered with golden pollen that attracts butterflies. Blooming earlier than most Helenium varieties, this cultivar is a real treat for gardeners starving for fresh color in the late summer garden.

• This fabulous perennial provides weeks of splashes of color, from midsummer to fall, when many other perennials are starting to fade.
• Grows up to 4 ft. tall (120 cm) and spreads 2 ft. wide (60 cm)
• Looks stunning planted in mass, mixes beautifully with ornamental grasses or any other perennial plants. Well suited for borders, cottage gardens or naturalistic areas such as prairies or meadows.
• Very attractive as cut flowers, it has a good resistance to most insects and diseases, attracts butterflies and deer ignore it!
• A full sun lover, it is very hardy and prefers average, medium to wet, well-drained soils. Prefers rich, moist soils and hates dry soils. Regular watering maters for profuse blossoms!
• Deadheading will extend the flowering season. Once flowering has ceased and the plant has died back the stems should be cut down.