{"product_id":"helenium-autumnale","title":"Helenium autumnale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelenium autumnale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold native perennial known for its warm toned daisy like flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. Its upright habit and vibrant yellow to orange hues bring strong seasonal color to sunny borders while supporting pollinators at a time when many plants begin to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to much of North America and is commonly found in meadows and along streambanks where it contributes to late season pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and sulphur butterflies that rely on late season nectar sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from its open centered flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides seeds later in the season that can be used by small songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow for its upright clumping growth and airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, meadow plantings, and native gardens where its height and warm color can anchor late season displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAndropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides tall native grass structure that complements the upright form and adds seasonal movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends late season color and supports pollinators alongside helenium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAster novae angliae (New England Aster)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings complementary purple tones and continued nectar for fall pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds earlier season blooms and strong structure that transitions into helenium’s bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers upright texture and rich foliage color that pairs well with warm flower tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947949842593,"sku":"HELENIUM AUTUMNALE","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hhbbgtrrfrfd.jpg?v=1675088732","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/helenium-autumnale","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}