Helen’s Flower Drawing

Helen’s Flower
Helenium autumnale
Asteraceae

Yellow Swish
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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 its historical use in the making of snuff from its dried leaves, food plant for Dainty Sulphur Butterfly caterpillars (Nathalis iole).

Moist Soil
Sun To Part Shade
2-6’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b
Perennial

Other names: Autumn Sneezeweed, Common Sneezeweed

Native Range: YK, NT & QC, through w. VT & MA south to n. CA, TX & FL

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