Helenium autumnale 'Common Sneezeweed'

Sneezeweed


Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Showy, yellow to bronze colored, daisy-like flowers bloom late summer to fall
  • Clump forming with strong, upright stems
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Great for beds, borders and native gardens
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Native
Native
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in a full sun condition with moist, well drained soil.  Regular watering is best, as they do not tolerate dry soil well.  Taller varieities should be pinched by early June to encourage a stronger, bushier habit.  Generally free of disease and pest problems.


Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Native
  • Garden
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Heat Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Helenium

Common Name: Sneezeweed

Great late season color!  Daisy-like flowers in bright colors in late summer and fall.  Bright blooms are yellow, red, or orange.  Plants are sturdy clumps with lance shaped leaves.  A great source of nectar for butterflies and bees.