Helenium elegans
Pretty Sneezeweed is a sun-loving native annual featuring vibrant yellow ray petals framing prominent dark reddish-brown central cones. Historically, its dried leaves were ground into a medicinal snuff to induce sneezing and clear nasal passages. Flourishing in moist meadows and draw bottoms, it supplies abundant summer nectar for native bees and butterflies.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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