Rosilla Helenium (Helenium puberulum), also known as Autumn Lollipop, Dogtooth Daisy, or Helen’s Flower, is a vibrant daisy-style perennial featuring rounded yellow blooms brushed with red accents. This non-GMO variety thrives in sunny locations and moist to average soils, making it ideal for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, rain-friendly borders, and naturalized landscapes. With its long blooming season, upright presence, and strong wildlife value, Rosilla Helenium brings bold, late-season color to any garden.
Features
- Striking yellow blooms with red-tipped accents
- Non-GMO Helenium perennial variety
- Excellent for pollinator, meadow, and mixed perennial gardens
- Thrives in sunny, moisture-tolerant areas
- Long-blooming daisy-style flowers
- Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
- Strong upright habit for reliable structure
Specifications
- Common Names: Rosilla Helenium, Autumn Lollipop, Dogtooth Daisy, Sneezeweed, Helen’s Flower
- Scientific Name: Helenium puberulum
- Plant Type: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Season: Mid-summer to fall blooms
- Height: 24–48 inches
- Bloom Color: Yellow with red accents
- Foliage: Green lance-shaped leaves
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not certified organic
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Moist to average, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Heat Tolerance: High
- Cold Tolerance: Excellent
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Seed Longevity: 2–3 years in cool, dry storage
Planting Guide
- Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow outdoors.
- Seed Preparation: Lightly press seeds onto the soil; needs light to germinate.
- When to Plant:
- Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
- Outdoors: After frost danger has passed
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow; do not cover.
- Germination Time: 14–28 days.
- Light Requirements: Full sun.
- Soil Conditions: Moist to average soil with good drainage.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; moderate watering after.
- Maintenance:
- Cut back after flowering for neat structure
- Allow reseeding for naturalized meadows
- Divide clumps every few years if needed
