noun
- Plural of helenium; plants of the genus Helenium, native to North and South America, with daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, or red.
Usage: Also called sneezeweed or Helen's flower.; Commonly used in gardening and horticulture contexts.
Examples
- The garden was filled with bright heleniums that bloomed throughout the fall.
- Heleniums are popular perennials for adding color to late-season borders.
- She planted several varieties of heleniums to attract butterflies and bees.
- The heleniums in the vase lasted nearly two weeks as cut flowers.
- Gardeners often choose heleniums for their long flowering period and low maintenance requirements.