Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale
This tall native will produce an abundance yellow blooms in late summer to fall. The bright flowers will attract butterflies and native bees. This plant will do best in full sun and moist well, drained soil. Making it a perfect a addition to a rain garden. The common name is based on the former use of its dried leaves in making snuff, inhaled to cause sneezing that would supposedly rid the body of evil spirits.
Grows To:
2-5 Ft
Spread:
2-3 Ft
Bloom Time:
August-October
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Moisture:
Moist ,
Wet
Soil Description:
Clay,
Mucky
Attracts:
Butterflies,
Caterpillars,
Pollen Specialist Bees
Resistant to:
Deer
Fragrant Flowers:
No
Drought Tolerant:
No