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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