Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'
Moerheim Beauty Sneezeweed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 3-4 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Bright red and dark orange
- Foliage color
- Green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; cut back in late fall
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and bees
About this plant
Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' is a stunning cultivar known for its fiery red and burnt orange blooms, accented by dark brown, pronounced center cones tipped with golden pollen. Originating from selections of North American native species, this variety brings warmth and vibrancy to the garden, with richly colored petals that catch the light and add a dynamic touch to late-season plantings.
Blooming from midsummer to early fall, 'Moerheim Beauty' attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the garden. This cultivar's bold color palette makes it an ideal choice for borders, mixed beds, and cottage gardens, where it contributes a lasting splash of color as summer transitions into autumn. Paired with other fall-blooming perennials, 'Moerheim Beauty' creates a warm, inviting display that extends seasonal interest well into cooler months.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
