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Sneezeweed

Helenium Autumnale

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Overview

Sneezewood, Helenium autumnale, captivates with vibrant yellow to red blooms, reminiscent of a fiery sunset. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, reaching 3-5 feet in height, with a 2-3 feet spread. Flourishing in USDA zones 3-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil. Its late summer to fall flowers attract pollinators, adding dynamic color and wildlife interest to any garden design. Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — to maintain its appearance and health; perennial with yellow blooms

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — especially during dry spells; spanning about 1 to 2 inches across, image 134
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — perennial with yellow blooms; dome-shaped central disks surrounded by fringed petals
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — dome-shaped central disks surrounded by fringed petals; especially during dry spells
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — perennial for full or half; to maintain its appearance and health
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — perennial for full or half; to maintain its appearance and health, image 69
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — commonly referred to as Helenium autumnale; perennial for full or half, image 53
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — This North American native typically grows between 2 to 5 feet tall and can spread to a width of 1 to 2 feet; the, image 124
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Sneezewood, Helenium autumnale, captivates with vibrant yellow to red blooms, reminiscent of a fiery sunset; its, image 47
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — commonly referred to as Helenium autumnale; perennial for full or half, image 76
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Its late summer to fall flowers attract pollinators
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, reaching 3-5 feet in height, with a 2-3 feet spread; the foliage, image 117
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — yellow flowers in the garden; ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings, image 136
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — The foliage provides a dark green backdrop throughout the season, complementing the showy flowers; adding dynamic, image 103
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Flourishing in USDA zones 3-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 and
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — dome-shaped central disks surrounded by fringed petals; especially during dry spells, image 128
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — adding dynamic color and wildlife interest to any garden design; this North American native typically grows, image 51
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — creating a fiery display from late summer into fall.<br><br>For optimal performance; plant Sneezewood in full sun, image 62
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — The florets come in warm shades of yellow
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long; yellow flowers in the garden, image 102
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — The foliage provides a dark green backdrop throughout the season, complementing the showy flowers
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — The foliage provides a dark green backdrop throughout the season, complementing the showy flowers; adding dynamic, image 126
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Helenium's daisy-like blooms are distinguished by their prominent
Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — creating a fiery display from late summer into fall.<br><br>For optimal performance; plant Sneezewood in full sun, image 108
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