Blooming in the Gardens at Heather Farm’s All American Seed Select Garden during these late summer days is Helenium autumnale. Thick clusters of flowers stand at about 4 feet on rigid, erect stems.

All types of helenium ignite late summer displays with intense, fiery shades. Their stunning daisy-like flowers unfold around a central showy pin-cushion, each bloom like a vibrant shuttlecock of ...

Q. A friend suggested I plant a perennial called Helen’s Flower in my garden. Can you tell me more about it? A. Helen’s Flower (Helenium autumnale) is a perennial native to the U.S. It is also ...

After this cool spring and summer I know we're not quite ready for autumn, but experienced gardeners are already eyeing plants that will prosper in the late summer and early fall. One of my favorites ...

HELENIUM autumnale: you may never have heard of it, but if you are a good gardener it might soon be your best friend. An Oxfordshire nursery owner who conducted her own survey of bees' favourite ...