Helenium autumnale
Sneezeweed
Description
This herbaceous perennial will grow 3-5' high x 2-3' wide and has dark green leaves with clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.