Salud Embers Sneezeweed
Salud Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale 'Salud Embers')
Salud Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale 'Salud Embers') is a striking, compact perennial featuring fiery red and orange flowers that bloom prolifically from midsummer into fall. This low-maintenance variety brings warm sunset hues to late-season landscapes, making it a standout in borders, wildflower plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Distinctive Features
Salud Embers produces clusters of glowing orange-red blooms with slightly flared petals and a raised golden-brown cone at the center. Its compact, mounded growth habit ensures it remains tidy and well-contained in garden beds.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water: Prefers consistent moisture but is drought-tolerant once established.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8, adaptable to various growing conditions.
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders: Adds intense color and contrast.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Meadow and Prairie Plantings: Naturalizes beautifully.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a dazzling, fiery display.
- Containers: Compact form makes it ideal for patio pots.
Low Maintenance Care
Salud Embers Sneezeweed is a durable perennial requiring minimal upkeep.
- Watering: Prefers regular moisture; tolerates short dry periods.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Generally unpalatable to browsing animals.
Why Choose Salud Embers?
This vibrant, compact perennial provides rich late-season color and pollinator appeal.
- Fiery Orange-Red Blooms: Adds warmth and vibrancy to plantings.
- Extended Bloom Season: Flowers from midsummer into fall.
- Compact and Tidy: Ideal for small gardens and containers.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Provides nectar for bees and butterflies.
For a bold, easy-care perennial with glowing orange-red blooms, Salud Embers Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale 'Salud Embers') is an excellent choice.
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