New England Wild Flower Society

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Helenium autumnale

sneezeweed

Despite the name, sneezeweed is a hugely affable clump-forming perennial that distinguishes itself from the Susans with its wedge-shaped, trilobed rays and domed yellow centers. Flowers emerge in summer and persist through autumn.

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Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Meadow garden


North American Distribution


sneezeweed - Helenium autumnale from Native Plant Trust
sneezeweed - Helenium autumnale from Native Plant Trust