Native Perennial
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Type: Moist clay soils
Height: 2'-5'
Bloom Time: July-October
Bloom Color: Yellow
Attracts: Butterflies & bees
Pollinator benefit: Late nectar source supports pollinators preparing for winter and migrating Monarchs; Xerces Society identifies this plant as have special value for native bees
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Helen's Flower (Helenium autumnale) requires a damp site--could be good for a rain garden. This perennial is tall and erect with many elongate leaves and numerous flower heads. It has a winged stem bearing yellow, daisy-like flower heads with fan-shaped, drooping rays; disk flowers forming a conspicuous, greenish-yellow, ball-like structure at center of head. The flowers have raised centers and wedge-shaped, yellow petals which end in three teeth. It is a member of the Aster family.
Information from www.wildflower.org