HayDay Orange Sneezeweed

HayDay Orange Sneezeweed (Helenium 'HayDay Orange')

HayDay Orange Sneezeweed (Helenium 'HayDay Orange') is a compact, free-flowering perennial prized for its vivid orange daisy-like blooms and long-lasting summer display. With its tidy habit and pollinator-friendly flowers, this cultivar adds bold color and energy to sunny borders, prairie plantings, and late-season garden designs.

Distinctive Features

Growing 16 to 20 inches tall and wide, HayDay Orange forms a bushy, upright mound covered in small, burnt-orange flowers with golden centers from midsummer into early fall. Each bloom features slightly reflexed petals that give it a playful, sunburst appearance. The plant is part of the HayDay series, bred for compact size, strong branching, and prolific bloom performance.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates clay
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; appreciates regular moisture
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in sunny perennial borders
• Late-season pollinator and butterfly gardens
• Mixed container plantings for patios and decks
• Mass plantings for bold color blocks
• Prairie-style or naturalistic landscapes

Low Maintenance Care

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering
• Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth
• Provide consistent water during dry spells
• Divide every few years to maintain vigor
• Watch for mildew in crowded or overly dry sites

Why Choose HayDay Orange Sneezeweed

• Intense orange blooms light up late summer gardens
• Compact size fits well in smaller spaces and containers
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects
• Excellent branching and bloom density
• A bright, seasonal focal point with strong garden presence

HayDay Orange Sneezeweed offers lasting color, compact structure, and pollinator appeal, making it an energetic focal point for summer-to-fall transition gardens and sunny landscapes.