Helenium amarum (Raf.) H. Rock
Yellow Sneezeweed, Bitterweed, Yellow Bitterweed, Yellowdicks, Slender-leaved Sneezeweed, Fine-leaved Sneezweed, Yellow Dog-fennel
4” pots. Really cool needle leaves on this one! great pollinator.
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Helenium amarum has stems covered with almost-threadlike leaves.
The genus is thought to have been named by Linnaeus for Helen of Troy. The legend is that the flowers sprung up from the ground where her tears fell.
Plant Specifics
| Form: | Flower | |
| Size: | 3-4 ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Yellow | |
| Fruit Color: | White,yellow | |
| Noted for: | Showy flowers |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: |
Wildflower garden, most species prefer relatively moist conditions.
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