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Sneezeweed

Plant Information

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