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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: North America, Throughout US and Canada

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Helenium autumnaleHelenium autumnale

Bitterweed, Common Sneezeweed, Fall Sneezeweed, False Sunflower, Helen's Flower, Large-flowered Sneezeweed, Sneezeweed

In Stock: 0.101 lb (Total:0.101lb)

Helenium autumnale

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0.1 lb MN

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Germination:

50%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

75%

Seeds per lb:

684,405

Quantity:

0.1 lb

Collected in:

Minnesota

Crop year:

1997

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

4876

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: North America, Throughout US and Canada

Native

Introduced

Brighten up your garden with Helenium autumnale, commonly known as Common Sneezeweed, Bitterweed, or Helen's Flower. This stunning North American native is a standout in late summer and autumn, offering vibrant, daisy-like blooms when many other flowers have faded. Ideal for USDA Zones 3-9, it thrives in full to partial sun and wet to medium-wet soils, reaching heights of 3 to 5 feet. Despite its name, this perennial poses little risk to allergy sufferers as its pollen is insect-distributed rather than airborne.

Helenium autumnale is a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, making it a beautiful and beneficial addition to rain gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. Known for its deer-resistance and versatility, it offers a splash of color with its showy, bright yellow, three-lobed petals surrounding a distinctive dull yellow center. Gardeners can easily cultivate this plant, ensuring prolific blooms by implementing regular pruning and avoiding over-fertilization.

This beloved perennial requires low maintenance but benefits from periodic staking and division every few years to maintain optimal health. Its historical use as snuff — giving it the sneeze-inducing common name — adds to its rich cultural allure. Elevate your garden's aesthetic and ecological diversity by introducing this captivating, low-maintenance perennial to your landscape.