Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower 'Helena Gold'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 3-5 feet
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Spread: 2-3 feet
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Bloom Time: August to October
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Bloom: clusters of 2 inch daisy-like flowers with yellow rays
and dome-like dull golden center disks
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Light: full sun
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Soil: rich moist
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Moisture: medium to wet; drought intolerant
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Use: rain, cottage, and prairie
gardens; beds, borders, and naturalized areas
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Care: may require staking; to encourage
branching and increase bloom, cut back plants in early June and after
flowering; divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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Concerns: foliage is susceptible to powdery
mildew, leaf spot, and rust
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Native to: North America
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Notes: erect clump-forming perennial;
alternate medium to dark green lance-shaped leaves on angular, slightly hairy
stems; shallow fibrous roots; common name derives from historic use of dried
foliage and flower heads in snuff, thought to repel evil spirits
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Supplier:
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H138
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