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Sneezeweed 'Yellow' (Helenium autumnale) - 50 Seeds | Sunshine-Bright Blooms, Fall-Blooming Perennial, Pollinator Powerhouse!
Sneezeweed 'Yellow' (Helenium autumnale) - 50 Seeds | Sunshine-Bright Blooms, Fall-Blooming Perennial, Pollinator Powerhouse!
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☀️ Late Season Sunshine! Sneezeweed 'Yellow' (Helenium autumnale) bursts into bloom when most flowers fade, covering 3-4 ft tall plants with 2-3" golden-yellow daisy flowers from late summer through fall. Despite its name, this cheerful perennial won't make you sneeze (the pollen is insect-pollinated) but will attract clouds of butterflies and bees preparing for winter.
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ Vibrant Yellow Blooms - Dozens of sunny flowers per plant
✔ Pollinator Lifeline - Essential late-season nectar source
✔ Deer & Rabbit Resistant - Tough plants pests avoid
✔ Long Bloom Season - Flowers for 6-8 weeks until frost
✔ Wet Soil Tolerant - Thrives in rain gardens and damp areas
Growing Guide:
🌱 Sowing Time:
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Cold Stratification Recommended - Sow outdoors in fall or refrigerate seeds for 4 weeks before spring planting
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Start Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
💧 Watering: Medium to wet soils (drought-tolerant once established)
🌱 Soil Type: Average to clay soils (pH 5.5-7.0)
🌿 Plant Size: 36-48" tall, 24-30" wide
✂️ Care Tips:
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Pinch back in early summer for bushier growth
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Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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Excellent paired with blue mistflower or purple asters
Why Gardeners Love It:
🦋 Saves Pollinators - Blooms when little else is flowering
💛 Cheerful Color - Brightens fading autumn gardens
🏆 Low Maintenance - Thrives with neglect in tough conditions
🌧 Problem-Solver - Grows where other plants drown
This package contains 0.5 g which is about 50 seeds.
Helenium hopesii
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