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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

Moerheim Beauty Sneezeweed

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid summer to early fall

Find this plant

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.