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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) — This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, reaching 3-5 feet in height, with a 2-3 feet spread; the foliage, image 140

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long; yellow flowers in the garden, image 125

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — commonly referred to as Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 and requires moderate watering

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long; yellow flowers in the garden, image 79

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Flourishing in USDA zones 3-8, it requires moist, well-drained soil; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through, image 72

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Helenium's daisy-like blooms are distinguished by their prominent, image 104

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 48

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — plant Sneezewood in full sun areas with well-draining soil; sneezewood, Helenium autumnale, captivates with, image 109

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — adding dynamic color and wildlife interest to any garden design

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — spanning about 1 to 2 inches across; with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings; creating a fiery display from late summer into fall.<br><br>For, image 52

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — yellow flowers in the garden; ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings, image 113

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — yellow flowers in the garden; ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings, image 67

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Its late summer to fall flowers attract pollinators; this herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, reaching 3-5, image 142

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — plant Sneezewood in full sun areas with well-draining soil; sneezewood, Helenium autumnale, captivates with, image 132

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — spanning about 1 to 2 inches across

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — perennial for full or half

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 and requires moderate watering; is a crucial perennial that brings, image 133

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — creating a fiery display from late summer into fall.<br><br>For optimal performance; plant Sneezewood in full sun, image 85

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — Ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings; creating a fiery display from late summer into fall.<br><br>For, image 75

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — spanning about 1 to 2 inches across; with lance-shaped leaves measuring approximately 3 to 6 inches long, image 61

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — yellow flowers in the garden

Sneezeweed (Helenium Autumnale) — adding dynamic color and wildlife interest to any garden design; this North American native typically grows, image 143

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