100 Seeds Helenium autumnale Autumn Sneezeweed Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Helenium autumnale, commonly known as autumn sneezeweed, is a hardy native perennial prized for its late-season bloom of warm-toned daisy-like flowers. Each bloom features a prominent raised central cone surrounded by reflexed petals in shades of yellow, orange, and red, creating a vibrant display from late summer into autumn when many other plants have finished flowering. This North American native brings reliable color and structure to meadows, borders, and naturalized areas.
A versatile choice for cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and wildflower meadows, autumn sneezeweed pairs well with ornamental grasses and other late-blooming perennials. The cheerful flowers draw bees and butterflies through the late season, and their sturdy stems make them suitable for cut flower arrangements. Plants prefer consistent moisture and perform best in full sun, where they develop a bushy, clump-forming habit that returns year after year.
Species: Helenium autumnale
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F; surface sow, light needed for germination
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering