Sneezeweed - Helenium autumnale

A highlight of the autumn garden, Sneezeweed produces abundant bright yellow daisy-like blooms. Birds and pollinators of all kinds adore this plant. Despite its name, it is not particularly allergenic. Its leaves and flowers were once ground to powder and used as snuff. Can be irritating to animals digestive tracts, so keep from nibbling pets. Soil Type: Clay/Loam/Peat Soil Conditions: Wet-Moist Flower Color: Yellow Flower Time: August-October Height: 4' Light: Sun/Part-Sun Features: Rain Garden, Birds Pollinators Credits: Info & Photo courtesy of illinoiswildflowers.info