sneezeweed 'Siesta'

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Siesta' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial 45-55cm high with branched stems, lance-shaped green leaves, and flowerheads with deep russet-red ray-florets, chocolate-brown disc-florets, and golden anthers, from late summer to early autumn; the flowers provide pollen for bees and nectar for bees and other insects

Scientific classification

Species: sneezeweed 'Siesta' (Helenium autumnale 'Siesta')
Genus: Helenium
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of sneezeweed 'Siesta'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sneezeweed 'Siesta'

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sneezeweed 'Siesta' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in containers in a cold frame in spring; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence