Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed)

Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) with orange red flower cluster, a dense patch of green plant.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) blanketed in numerous orange red flower heads among long green leaves.

Botanical name: Helenium sp.

Common name: Sneezeweed

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed), a large shrub that grows 5-10 ft tall, is native to Tropical America. These deciduous plants require full sun or semi-shade, with moderate water. There are numerous cultivars, typically from H. autumnale and H. bigelovii, which produce a range of eye-catching flowers. Most have pink or red/crimson/vinous blooms, with some yellow or orange varieties also available. These flowers will attract a number of butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators to your garden.

When it comes to growing, the mature plant is cold hardy and can be grown in USDA Zone 3-9. Forming a large shrub, they require some space, with a small shrub variety (2-5 ft tall) also available. They can still be grown in a pot and given shelter during the harsh weather. A light mulch may also help offer extra protection.

Overall, Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) offers a range of beautiful blooms that will bring much-needed late summer and fall color to your garden.


Image gallery: 7 images
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) yellow flowers with green leaves in a close up plant shot
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) yellow flowers with prominent centers and deep green leaves stand tall and proud.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) with many orange yellow flowers in a mass plant cluster.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) with numerous orange yellow flower heads and green narrow foliage.
Helenium (Sneezeweed) with orange flower heads growing on a tall green stem plant
Helenium (Sneezeweed) orange flower clusters on green stems with narrow foliage reaching toward the sky
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) with yellow and orange petals on a dense cluster plant.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) yellow and orange flowers growing in a dense cluster on the plant.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) red and orange flower cluster in a dense vibrant plant patch
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) red and orange flower cluster covering a dense area of green leaves
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) yellow and orange flowers on a dense bushy plant during summer
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) with numerous yellow and orange flowers covering the entire plant foliage
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) yellow flowers blooming on stems in a dense close up plant cluster.
Helenium sp. (Sneezeweed) clusters of vibrant yellow flowers covering thin green stems and small buds.


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