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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