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Typical inventory plug USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 8 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Helenium autumnale

Common sneezeweed

Contrary to the common name, sneezeweed does not make you sneeze. This species is an erect, clump-forming plant with clusters of yellow flowers. Occurs in moist places such as wet meadows, along streams, and pond edges; intolerant of dry soils. 


Height:

2-5 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3-8

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Helenium autumnale Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Shade to Partial Shade

Critter Resistance

  • Deer Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Cut Flower
  • Clay Soil

Flowering Months

  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=HEAU