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Sneezeweed

Vibrant flowers are excellent for front of the garden or in bouquets. Striking in the butterfly garden with tall phlox, aster, coreopsis and ornamental grasses. Highly tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions; thrives in hot and dry locations.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Lilyturf

Maiden Grass

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Sneezeweed

  • Botanical name

    Helenium amarum

  • Variety

    Dakota Gold

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-14" (31-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Compact

  • Feed

    Biweekly

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Bill C.'s collection