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Helenium autumnale
Common Sneezeweed (Dogtooth Daisy)
- Category: Perennial, Natives
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:2-5 Feet
- Spread:3 Feet
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Foliage Color: Green
This native plant has heavily winged stems. Interesting cones center this autumn bloomer with petals of bright yellow. If this native exists in its native habitat, can grow to 3'.
Helenium autumnale - Common Sneezeweed from Hoffie Nursery
Helenium autumnale - Common Sneezeweed from Hoffie Nursery
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist |
Bloom Time
| • | August - October |
Additional Information about Helenium autumnale
Traditionally used to treat many ailments. Named by Linnaeus after Helen of Troy, according to the legend, after the flowers sprang up where her tears had fallen.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helenium autumnale
Performs best in full sun, moist but not wet. Can be cut back in mid summer for a more compact, well branched plant.
