Helenium

Location: Copilot

Flower name
Helenium
Scientific name
Helenium
Aliasダンゴギク, Sneeze weed
Place of originNorth America
Place of floweringGarden, Park, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September, October
Language of flowersfair

What is Helenium

Birth flowers for Oct 2

The flower for October 2nd is Helenium.

Helenium is a deciduous perennial herb belonging to the Sneezeweed genus (Helenium) of the Aster family (Asteraceae), native to North America.

It is also known by its Japanese name, Dango-giku (literally "Dumpling Chrysanthemum," which is H. autumnale), and its English common name, Sneezeweed.

Its height is 60–120 cm (2–4 ft).
The leaves are oblong (long elliptic) in shape.
It produces capitulum (composite) flowers of red, orange, yellow, or bi-colors, with a flower diameter of 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in), blooming from June to October.
A distinguishing feature is its large, raised, dome-shaped center (disk).

Origin of the Flower Name
The genus name "Helenium" is derived from the beautiful woman "Helene (Helen of Troy)" in Greek mythology.

Flower Meanings (Flower Language)
"Hope of Love" ("恋の望み"), "Good Cheer" or "High Spirits" ("上機嫌"), "Tolerant Heart" or "Generosity" ("寛容な心").

Category Detail
Common Name Helenium, Sneezeweed
Scientific Name Helenium
Other Names Dango-giku (H. autumnale), Sneezeweed
Native Region North America
Life Cycle Deciduous perennial herb
Classification Kingdom: Plantae (Plant) → Clade: Angiosperms → Clade: Eudicots → Order: Asterales → Family: Asteraceae (Daisy/Aster) → Genus: Helenium (Sneezeweed)
Plant Height 60–120 cm (2–4 ft)
Leaf Shape Oblong
Leaf Length 6–12 cm (2.4–4.7 in)
Leaf Margin Entire (smooth) or toothed
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Blooming Period June–October
Corolla Type Capitulum (Head)
Ray Flowers 3–5 shallow lobes (at the tip)
Flower Color Red, Orange, Yellow, Bi-color
Flower Diameter 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in)
Fruit Type Achene