An Explosive Mix!
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
Helenium autumnale (Sneezeweed) are famous for adding their rich colors to late summer borders. When mixed with the equally colorful, rose-lavender spikes of Stachys macrantha (Big Betony), they create a long-lasting spectacular mix that is not only a feast for the eyes but also deer-resistant and fairly low maintenance!
Both plants are recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
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Heat Zones | 7
– 8
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Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
Picture: Botanik Photo
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
Hardiness | 4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
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Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' (Sneezeweed)
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Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Big Betony)
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