Helenium bigelovii
$6.60
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Bigelow meadow chrysanthemum
This semi- deciduous perennial grows 1 – 2 ft tall with pretty yellow flowers in the spring and summer that attract butterflies. Good choice for a wet meadow or bog garden.
Contrary to this plants other common name, sneezeweed, this plant does not cause allergies. The ray flowers look like they have been blown backward after a sneeze.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moderate, High
Soil: Clay, Loam
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees
| Ecological Value | Meadow chrysanthemum attracts a number of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16-O, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Native to California and also found outside of California, but confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 3000 and 10000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Wet meadows, streambanks, sometimes in serpentine fens. |
