Helenium autumnale
Common sneezeweed or Helen's flower
Our local native with yellow or bronze single daisy-like flowers on stout branched stems in late summer. Petals have distinct tooth-like indentations; hence the common name, Dog-toothed Daisy. All sneezeweeds have three lobed petals which distiguish them from Rudbeckia and other yellow coneflowers. Brown, rust colored fruit appear in fall. Great for cut flowers and the avid butterfly gardener.
Height3-5 Feet |
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Spread3 Feet |
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Mixed ColorsUSDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Interesting Notes
USDA Plant Profile
Taxonomic information and distribution
CT Botanical Society
"For those, also, looking for a natural way to protect your gardens from those cute, little
rabbits, Sneezeweed is a natural repellant for them."
What's in a Name? If only a Sneeze
by Brenda Vargas
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown in rich moist soils in the full sun. Tolerates periods of drought in the garden, but prefers even moisture in production. Fertilize sparingly to reduce risk of weak stems. Plants may benefit from being cut back in early spring to encourage more branching and floriferous growth and tidy habit in containers. Foliage should be cut back after flowering. H. autumnale is best used in borders, meadows and wild gardens.
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