White Flower Farm
Helenium amarum 'Dakota Gold'
The Helenium amarum 'Dakota Gold' is a vigorous and tough North American native, perfect for adding bold color to borders, meadows, or wild gardens. It produces a profusion of golden, daisy-like flowers from July through September atop a neat mound of finely textured foliage. This plant thrives in hot or cool weather, humidity, and drought, making it exceptionally resilient. It is highly valued for its sturdy structure and deer resistance. This variety also makes superb cut flowers, rewarding gardeners with reliable late-season color.
$12.00
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4.5
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Category Rank
1952
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#1952 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Common Name
Sneezeweed
/ Sneezeweed
Who it's for
- Exceptional Season-Long Color
- Superior Heat and Drought Tolerance
- Pollinator Magnet with Compact Habit
Who should skip it
- Limited Perennial Reliability
- Requires Consistent Deadheading
- Potential Toxicity Concerns
Key Specs
Common Name
Sneezeweed
Hardiness Zone
Annual
Exposure
Full Sun
Blooms In
July-September
Mature Height
12-14 inches
Spacing
8-10 inches
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Features
- Delivers bold golden color late in the season (July-September)
- Thrives in hot weather, humidity, and drought conditions
- Deer shun this plant
- Produces sturdy plants suitable for borders and meadows
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Foliage is finely textured
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the reliability and vibrant quality of the 'Dakota Gold' Helenium. Reviewers frequently note its impressive hardiness, highlighting how well the plants establish quickly and deliver a spectacular, long lasting burst of golden color late in the season. The ease of care and robust nature make this a highly valued addition to the perennial garden, confirming its reputation as a dependable performer year after year.
Know before you buy
This variety is grown as an annual. While it is a vigorous grower, it will not return in the following season in most climates.
It requires full sun to perform its best. Ensure you plant it in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
No, 'Dakota Gold' is highly deer-resistant. Its bitter foliage typically discourages deer and other common garden pests from grazing on it.
For a dense, mounded look, space your plants 8 to 10 inches apart. This spacing allows for proper airflow while ensuring the plants grow together to create a solid sweep of color.
Yes, they make excellent cut flowers. Their sturdy stems and long-lasting golden blooms are perfect for adding late-season color to indoor bouquets.
It is exceptionally resilient. Once established, it thrives in high heat, humidity, and even periods of drought, making it a reliable choice for challenging garden spots.
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