Helenium 'Coppelia'
USPP #11,243, COPF
" Helen's Flower"

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BENEFITS
Long valued in borders for their striking daisy-like flowers in late summer. Ideal for cutting and butterfly gardens.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Warm coppery orange flowers in late summer and early fall. Upright habit and strong, sturdy stems.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Nice for late season color. Plant in middle of island beds or in back of borders. Attractive to butterflies. Good cut flower.

SIZE
39" tall by 18" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Grow in evenly moist soils, high in organic matter for best results. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years if needed. Cut back stems halfway after flowering. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

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History and Companion Plants

Helen's Flower is named in honor of Helen of Troy, undoubtedly because of the beauty its yellow to red-orange flowers offer to late summer gardens. Plants in this genus are native to North America. They can be found in moist areas such as woodland edges, low meadows and moist prairies. Typically plants are tall growing and may need staked for support. However new hybrids, like 'Coppelia', have strong sturdy stems which don't require support.

Plants have erect, leafy stems topped with clusters of flowers. Combine with plantings of Garden Phlox (try Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum' or 'Franz Schubert'), Asters, Monarda, Coreopsis, Goldenrod (Solidago) and Ornamental Grasses.