Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed, Common Sneezeweed, False Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Brown, orange, red, yellow
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, seashore
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing