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Helenium flexuosum

purple-headed sneezeweed

Purple-headed sneezeweed has naturalized readily throughout New England from further South, and its use to pollinators is evident. Great for rain gardens and moist soils, this deer-resistant late-bloomer stands out with its purple-tinged center.

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Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Rain Garden


North American Distribution


Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Uli Lorimer (c) Native Plant Trust