Sneezeweed
Taxonomic Name: Helenium autumnale
Common Name: Sneezeweed
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom Time: August to September
Height: 36-40 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil, Tolerates periodic moisture
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife: Butterflies
Special Characteristics: - Native
- Cut plant down at six weeks from normal flowering to decrease plant height, encourage branching and increase blooms
- Deadhead for a second flush of flowers
- Cut back plants by half after flowering
- Keeps well as cut flower
- Black Walnut tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Rabbit resistant