Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)

Description

Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) blooms in late summer to fall, with unique yellow daisy-like flowers that make a wonderful addition to any landscape or garden. They thrive in full sun with moist conditions, making them perfect for wetland meadow plantings. Sneezeweed is named for the historic use of its leaves to make a type of snuff that was thought to rid the body of evil spirits–it is insect pollinated and unlikely to make you sneeze.

Light: Full Sun

Moisture: Medium to Wet

Soil Type: Well-Drained, Clay, Loam, or Sand

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7

Average Height: 3- 5 Feet

Flowers: bright, daisy-like flowers with prominent, dome-shaped centers and distinctive, wedge-shaped, 3-lobed yellow petals (rays) that droop slightly

Bloom Time: August- October

Native Region: Most of North America

Wildlife: Provides late season nectar for pollinators