Helen’s Flower Drawing

Helen’s Flower
Helenium autumnale

Yellow Swish
Helen’s Flower Picture

Fan-shaped back-swept bright yellow petals adorn these 2” wide daisy-like flowers from August through November, lance-shaped leaves up to 6” long form winged extensions that run down the stems, the common name of this plant derives from it’s historical use in the making of snuff from its dried leaves, food plant for Dainty Sulphur Butterfly caterpillars (Nathalis iole), moist soil, sun to partial shade, 2-6’ tall.

Other common names: Autumn Sneezeweed, Common Sneezeweed

Zone 3-8

Native range: Minnesota, Quebec, w. New England south to Texas & Florida

Helen’s Flower $5.00
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