Helenium autumnale

Helen’s Flower, ‘Sneezeweed’

This is a fall-blooming perennial ,also known as Sneezeweed in can grow 4-5’ tall. Its daisy-like flowers have yellow or brick-red petals. It thrives in the moist soils along shorelines, and blooms best in full sun.

Helen’s flower is named after Helen of Troy.

Height: 2-5 feet

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Requirements: Moist soils

Flowers: Yellow/red daisy-like flowers in late August to October

Attracts: Bees, interesting insects, butterflies

Important Butterfly Larval Host