Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed
 
Features
Medium sized daisies with raised centers. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained to wet sites; avoid dry sites. 
 
Mature Height
2-5 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
August - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems; but powdery mildew can occur on the leaves.

 
Additional Notes
Found in wet meadows and prairies.