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Sneezeweed

Helenium autumnale

The cheery, yellow flowers of Sneezeweed are a great addition for rain gardens and moist soils. Erect, clump-forming, native perennial which occurs in moist soils along streams, ponds or ditches. Typically grows three to five feet tall on rigid, distinctively winged stems which branch near the top. Features clusters of daisy-like flowers with distinctive wedge-shaped, bright yellow petals and muted yellow centers.

	Native perennial of moist sites
	Clusters of yellow, late summer flowers

More About Helenium autumnale:

Powdered disk flowers and leaves of this species have in the past been dried and used as snuff, thus giving rise to the common name of sneezeweed.

Gardening Suggestions for Sneezeweed:

Easily grown in average, medium wet to wet soils in full sun. Prefers rich, moist soils. Intolerant of dry soils. Avoid overfertilization which may cause plants to grow too tall. Although not required, plants may be cut back in early June (at least six weeks before normal flowering) to reduce plant height and to encourage branching, thus leading to more bloom, healthier foliage and less need for support. Remove spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Cut back plants by 1/2 after flowering. Divide clumps as needed (every 3-4 years) to maintain vigor. No serious insect or diseases.

Key Characteristics:

Butterflies

Moist, Well-Drained

Midwest Native

Height:

36-60 Inches

Spread:

24-36 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

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Great Garden Neighbors:

Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan

Orange Coneflower

Sweet Coneflower

Additional Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure

Partial Shade

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Fall

Habit

Perennial

Program

MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)

Attributes

	Mass Planting
	Midwest Native
	Naturalizing
	Border or Bed
	Rain Gardens and Bioswales
	Erosion Control

Item	Height	Size	Price	Qty
14613	4-10in	S3-1 RPM	$9.95