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Sneezeweeds (Helenium)
Sneezeweeds have composite daisy-like flowers that are attractive to pollinators. They are familiar wildflowers in many habitats throughout their range. The name "Sneezeweeds" comes from the traditional use of dried, crushed flowers to induce sneezing for ritual purposes; however, the flowering itself seldomly causes pollen allergies.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Sneezeweeds
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Attributes of Sneezeweeds
Plant Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Sneezeweeds
Distribution of Sneezeweeds
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Distribution Map of Sneezeweeds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Sneezeweeds
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The sneezeweeds genus, often called 'sneezeweed', is generally easy-care, featuring brilliant, daisy-like blooms. Basic Care Needs include full sun to partial shade, regular water, temperatures from 60 to 75 degrees F, and nutrient-rich well-drained soil. Common Challenges include pests such as aphids and susceptibility to rust, powdery mildew, and rot if overwatered. Seasonal Considerations entail deadheading spent blooms in late summer and fall to encourage continued blooming and cutting back stems to ground level in late fall to winter, to support vigorous growth in the spring.
How to Water Sneezeweeds?
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How to Propagate Sneezeweeds?
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8 most common species：
Rosilla
You’ll most likely find rosilla (Helenium puberulum) growing beside rivers and streams. When the flowers first appear, they’re a sunny yellow. This flower is a favorite for various birds like goldfinches and is a highly desirable stop for various pollinating insects. Butterflies enjoy the nectar and use it as a food source during migration.
Bitter sneezeweed
Bitter sneezeweed (Helenium amarum) is an annual bush that will grow from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has a strong odor and bitter taste. A member of the daisy family, it blooms in late spring or summer with yellow flowers that have brown centers. Blossoms appear at the top of the stem and attract bees and butterflies. Bitter sneezeweed is commonly found growing in fields and prairies
Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) is a flowering perennial herb native to North America. In late summer and fall, one sneezeweed plant can produce as many as 100 yellow flower heads in a branching array. This species attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Bigelow's sneezeweed grows in moist habitats like marshes, meadows or streamsides. It's found in the foothills and mountains of California and Oregon along the west coast of the U.S. It's widely used as an ornamental in gardening. The plant was believed in ancient times to rid a person of evil spirits.
Purplehead sneezeweed
Purplehead sneezeweed (*Helenium flexuosum*) is an herbaceous perennial that is indigenous to the eastern and central United States. It loves full sunlight but prefers moist soil and cannot tolerate dry conditions very well. The genus name comes from 'helenium,' a Greek plant named after Helen of Troy.
Shortleaf sneezeweed
One plant can produce as many as 10 flower heads, in branching arrays. The head is spherical or hemispherical, with sometimes as many as 800 disc florets, each floret yellow near the base but purple or brown or yellow towards the tip. There are also 9-24 yellow ray florets. The species grows in bogs, swamps, and other wet places.
Southeastern sneezeweed
Leaves are pinnatifid, meaning deeply divided into many small parts. One plant generally produces only 1-3 hemispherical flower heads, about 2 cm across. Each head can have 800 or more minuscule disc flowers 4 to 6 mm across, each yellow toward the bottom but yellow-brown toward the tip. There are also 13-34 yellow ray flowers, each with three prominent lobes at the tip.
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck'
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck' is a distinctive perennial Sneezeweed with rolled petals in various shades of orange, red, and brown. The petals are thinner than the parent plant and more varied in color. This cultivar is also known as "Carnival" in celebration of its vibrant flowers. This cultivar’s name is a compound of "Loysder", the breeder’s hometown, and "Wieck", which is Dutch for the blade of a windmill.
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Rosilla
Rosilla
You’ll most likely find rosilla (Helenium puberulum) growing beside rivers and streams. When the flowers first appear, they’re a sunny yellow. This flower is a favorite for various birds like goldfinches and is a highly desirable stop for various pollinating insects. Butterflies enjoy the nectar and use it as a food source during migration.
Bitter sneezeweed
Bitter sneezeweed
Bitter sneezeweed (Helenium amarum) is an annual bush that will grow from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has a strong odor and bitter taste. A member of the daisy family, it blooms in late spring or summer with yellow flowers that have brown centers. Blossoms appear at the top of the stem and attract bees and butterflies. Bitter sneezeweed is commonly found growing in fields and prairies
Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) is a flowering perennial herb native to North America. In late summer and fall, one sneezeweed plant can produce as many as 100 yellow flower heads in a branching array. This species attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Bigelow's sneezeweed grows in moist habitats like marshes, meadows or streamsides. It's found in the foothills and mountains of California and Oregon along the west coast of the U.S. It's widely used as an ornamental in gardening. The plant was believed in ancient times to rid a person of evil spirits.
Purplehead sneezeweed
Purplehead sneezeweed
Purplehead sneezeweed (*Helenium flexuosum*) is an herbaceous perennial that is indigenous to the eastern and central United States. It loves full sunlight but prefers moist soil and cannot tolerate dry conditions very well. The genus name comes from 'helenium,' a Greek plant named after Helen of Troy.
Shortleaf sneezeweed
Shortleaf sneezeweed
One plant can produce as many as 10 flower heads, in branching arrays. The head is spherical or hemispherical, with sometimes as many as 800 disc florets, each floret yellow near the base but purple or brown or yellow towards the tip. There are also 9-24 yellow ray florets. The species grows in bogs, swamps, and other wet places.
Southeastern sneezeweed
Southeastern sneezeweed
Leaves are pinnatifid, meaning deeply divided into many small parts. One plant generally produces only 1-3 hemispherical flower heads, about 2 cm across. Each head can have 800 or more minuscule disc flowers 4 to 6 mm across, each yellow toward the bottom but yellow-brown toward the tip. There are also 13-34 yellow ray flowers, each with three prominent lobes at the tip.
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck'
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck'
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck' is a distinctive perennial Sneezeweed with rolled petals in various shades of orange, red, and brown. The petals are thinner than the parent plant and more varied in color. This cultivar is also known as "Carnival" in celebration of its vibrant flowers. This cultivar’s name is a compound of "Loysder", the breeder’s hometown, and "Wieck", which is Dutch for the blade of a windmill.
Sneezeweeds 'Rubinzwerg'
Sneezeweeds 'Rubinzwerg'
Adorned with deep burgundy-red petals, sneezeweeds 'Rubinzwerg' adds vibrant allure to gardens from mid-summer to fall. This perennial's daisy-like flowers, with their prominent yellow centers, attract pollinators, enhancing local ecosystems. Thriving in full sun, sneezeweeds 'Rubinzwerg' resists drought, gracefully swaying on sturdy stems up to 90 cm tall among mixed borders.
Sneezeweeds 'Feuersiegel'
Sneezeweeds 'Feuersiegel'
The vibrant sneezeweeds 'Feuersiegel' captivates with a fiery display of daisy-like flowers, showcasing a blend of golden-yellow to deep orange petals encircling rich brown centers. Thriving in the late summer to fall, this herbaceous perennial flourishes in well-drained soils, embracing the cooling temperatures to bring a burst of warmth to fading gardens. Attractive to pollinators, sneezeweeds 'Feuersiegel' offer sustenance amidst the changing seasons.
Sneezeweeds 'Waltraut'
Sneezeweeds 'Waltraut'
Sneezeweeds 'Waltraut' boasts vibrant, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of orange and gold, often marked by a brown central cone that attracts pollinators. These striking perennials flourish in full sun, their stout stems and fibrous roots well-adapted to meadow settings where they can resist drought and blend into wild gardens. Blooming from late summer to fall, sneezeweeds 'Waltraut' enlivens the landscape when many other plants begin to fade.
Sneezeweeds 'Mardi Gras'
Sneezeweeds 'Mardi Gras'
A cultivar of Sneezeweed, sneezeweeds 'Mardi Gras' is notable for the sturdy, upright habit of its stems; despite its dense branching, this cultivar supports its weight easily and rarely needs to be staked. While yellow is the main blossom color for this particular cultivar, tones of orange and even red may be present as well. This variety of color, along with its exceptional vase life, make it a superb choice as a cut flower.
Sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty'
Sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty'
With its warm, fiery hues, sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty' is a late season bloomer that adds a vibrant splash to the waning year. This eye-catching perennial boasts daisy-like flowers with a prominent central cone, typically ranging in color from deep orange to red. Its robust stature, reaching up to 3-4 feet tall, is ideal for back borders and extends interest to gardens as other flora begin to fade. The plant's attraction to butterflies and resilience against many pests make it a low-maintenance highlight in diverse planting environments.
Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern'
Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern'
Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern' is one of the tallest Sneezeweed cultivars around, reaching 1.2 m. Other Sneezeweed varieties rarely reach such heights, averaging around 91 cm. 'Zimbelstern' means 'cymbal star' in German, possibly referring to how this cultivar looks like a golden star. Gardeners love that this cultivar blooms earlier than other varieties (midsummer to fall) as it brings a splash of color to an otherwise dull garden in late summer.
Coastal sneezeweed
Coastal sneezeweed
Coastal sneezeweed is a perennial herb found along coastlines. It attracts many pollinators, but especially bees. The genus name is thought to be in homage to Helen of Troy. The name, "sneezeweed," is a reference to the plant’s historic use as snuff, which made the user sneeze. It is moderately toxic to humans if ingested in large quantities.
Fringed sneezeweed
Fringed sneezeweed
Fringed sneezeweed (Helenium drummondii) likes to grow in moist areas, such as swamps, bogs and ditches. Helen of Troy is credited as the eponym for this genus, Helenium, because legend has it that flowers grew where her tears landed. This species, drummondii, is likewise named after Thomas Drummond, a Scottish naturalist.
Pretty sneezeweed
Pretty sneezeweed
Helenium elegans is an annual herb up to 1.2 m tall. One plant can produce 200 or more small flower heads, in branching arrays. The head is very nearly spherical, nearly covered with as many as 700 disc florets, each floret yellow near the base but brown towards the tip.
Sneezeweeds 'Luc'
Sneezeweeds 'Luc'
Sneezeweeds 'Luc' is a vibrant perennial that flourishes in full sun and well-drained soils, often reaching heights up to 5 feet. Its showy daisy-like flowers come in shades of yellow, red, and orange, typically blooming from late summer to fall. The plant boasts winged stems and narrow leaves, creating an airy texture. Attracting butterflies and bees, sneezeweeds 'Luc' adds both ecological value and a burst of late-season color to gardens.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Sneezeweeds
Helenium
Sneezeweeds have composite daisy-like flowers that are attractive to pollinators. They are familiar wildflowers in many habitats throughout their range. The name "Sneezeweeds" comes from the traditional use of dried, crushed flowers to induce sneezing for ritual purposes; however, the flowering itself seldomly causes pollen allergies.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Sneezeweeds
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Attributes of Sneezeweeds
Plant Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Sneezeweeds
Distribution of Sneezeweeds
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Distribution Map of Sneezeweeds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Sneezeweeds
Feedback
The sneezeweeds genus, often called 'sneezeweed', is generally easy-care, featuring brilliant, daisy-like blooms. Basic Care Needs include full sun to partial shade, regular water, temperatures from 60 to 75 degrees F, and nutrient-rich well-drained soil. Common Challenges include pests such as aphids and susceptibility to rust, powdery mildew, and rot if overwatered. Seasonal Considerations entail deadheading spent blooms in late summer and fall to encourage continued blooming and cutting back stems to ground level in late fall to winter, to support vigorous growth in the spring.
How to Water Sneezeweeds?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Sneezeweeds?
How to Propagate Sneezeweeds?
How to Plant Sneezeweeds?
Exploring the Sneezeweeds Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Rosilla
You’ll most likely find rosilla (Helenium puberulum) growing beside rivers and streams. When the flowers first appear, they’re a sunny yellow. This flower is a favorite for various birds like goldfinches and is a highly desirable stop for various pollinating insects. Butterflies enjoy the nectar and use it as a food source during migration.
Bitter sneezeweed
Bitter sneezeweed (Helenium amarum) is an annual bush that will grow from 25 to 51 cm tall. It has a strong odor and bitter taste. A member of the daisy family, it blooms in late spring or summer with yellow flowers that have brown centers. Blossoms appear at the top of the stem and attract bees and butterflies. Bitter sneezeweed is commonly found growing in fields and prairies
Sneezeweed
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) is a flowering perennial herb native to North America. In late summer and fall, one sneezeweed plant can produce as many as 100 yellow flower heads in a branching array. This species attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Bigelow's sneezeweed grows in moist habitats like marshes, meadows or streamsides. It's found in the foothills and mountains of California and Oregon along the west coast of the U.S. It's widely used as an ornamental in gardening. The plant was believed in ancient times to rid a person of evil spirits.
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All Species of Sneezeweeds
Rosilla
Bitter sneezeweed
Sneezeweed
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Purplehead sneezeweed
Shortleaf sneezeweed
Southeastern sneezeweed
Sneezeweeds 'Loysder Wieck'
Sneezeweeds 'Rubinzwerg'
Sneezeweeds 'Feuersiegel'
Sneezeweeds 'Waltraut'
Sneezeweeds 'Mardi Gras'
Sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty'
Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern'
Coastal sneezeweed
Fringed sneezeweed
Pretty sneezeweed
Sneezeweeds 'Luc'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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