Helenium autumnale (Native)

Common Name
Common sneezeweed
Autumnale sneezeweed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Width (ft)
2.0 - 3.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes

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Photographer: rmoran45
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Habitat: Can be found in moist soils along streams, ponds, in swamps, and wetlands. It should be cut back in early summer to encourage branching and increase flowers.

Wildlife value: Attracts numerous bees and butterflies

Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: Medium
Poison Symptoms: Salivation, elevated temperature and pulse, difficulty of breathing, vomiting, and convulsions. TOXIC ONLY IF INGESTED IN LARGE QUANTITIES.

Flower Color
Brown
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
5
Carniola Farms Nursery

Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

Carries Seeds (may not be available)