Sneezeweed

Uses:

  • Cottage Gardens
  • Cut Flowers
  • Rain Gardens
  • Meadows & Prairie

Features:

  • Deer & Rabbit Resistant
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Bright Daisy-Like Flowers

Sunlight:

  • Full Sun
  • 6+ Hours of Direct Sun

Growing Zones:

Sneezeweed Care

Sneezeweed, also known as Helenium autumnale, is an herbaceous perennial known for its daisy-like blooms in rich hues of orange, red, and yellow. The blooms appear in late summer and attract bees and butterflies. The flowers bloom for up to two months and make wonderful cut flowers. This clumping plant grows well in moist sites and can be included in a rain garden design.

About Sneezeweed

Genus
Species
Family
Helenium
Autumnale ,amarum ,bigelovii ,flexuosum ,virginicum
Asteraceae

Common Names:

Helen's Flower


Native To:

North America, South America, Mexico, Central America

Plant Type:

Perennials

Foliage Type:

Deciduous, Herbaceous

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:

3- 9

Flower Color:

Flower Bloom Time:

Late summer to fall

Growth Habit:

Clumping, Spreading, Upright

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies

Tolerates:

Heat, Humidity, Harsh Winters

Resists:

Deer, Rabbits, Voles, Moles, Diseases, Pests