This sneezeweed flower was blooming in my back yard garden this afternoon. They’re also known as Heleniums, a member of the Aster family. And just as I suspected, there is a website devoted just to heleniums! http://www.helenium.net/
We first planted one when we began the back yard garden six years ago. That one plant grew to about 5 foot tall and by August would be in full bloom with gobs of these cheery yellow flowers. It returned for several years but stopped coming back a couple of years ago. I planted this one two months ago and am now being rewarded for my patience.
I just took a look at the “complete list” on the website above and am wishing I had acres to fill with the variety of Heleniums out there!
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I have a post up about sunflowers, too. There never can be too many cause they are all different. I enjoyed the post and your site is nicely done.
What a beautiful bloom! The petals have a very pretty shape and the color is so cheery.
Pretty, mine are orange and yellow and always seem so happy. Love all your gardening.