Common Sneezeweed Flower Seeds
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Botanical Name: Helenium autumnale
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Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
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Flower Color: Yellow with brown center
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moist soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate
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Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
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Ideal For: Gardens, meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes
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Growth Height: Up to 3-5 feet
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Maintenance Level: Low, drought-tolerant once established

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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial/Biennial
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Upright clump-forming
Flavor Profile
Non-edible, bitter taste
Plant Characteristics
Daisy-like blooms
Use
Borders, cut flowers
Growing Conditions
Moist, full sun
Harvest Advantages
Long blooming season
Plant Resistance
Deer resistant
ABOUT – Common Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale
Seed Names
Common Sneezeweed
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Common Sneezeweed, scientifically known as Helenium autumnale, is a robust, late-season bloomer native to North America. Adorned with golden-yellow daisy-like flowers, this plant adds vibrant color to gardens in late summer and fall. It's ideal for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies and thrives in moist, sunny conditions. Despite its name, the plant does not induce sneezing; the term originated from its historical use in powdered form as a snuff.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoors
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Days to Maturity
90–120 days
Soil Preparation
Cold stratify
Hardiness Zones
3 to 8
Water Needs
Moderate to High
Planting Season
Early Spring to Mid Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 20 sq. ft
500
Up to 100 sq. ft
1000
Up to 200 sq. ft