Helenium Species, Bitter Sneezeweed, Bitterweed, Yellowdicks, Spanish Daisy

Heleniumamarum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helenium (hel-EE-nee-um)
Species
amarum (a-MAHR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Lehigh Acres, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Mccomb, Mississippi

Pocola, Oklahoma

Arlington, Texas

Bedford, Texas

Fruitvale, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Rockport, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Chesterfield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Memphis, TN (Zone 7b) | September 2014 | neutral

Native plant of Southern US, supports bees and insects, poisonous to livestock.

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

Just a wildflower on our "ranch", about 5 miles north of Fruitvale, TX. Quite fragrant. For some reason, our cat really likes the dried ...Read More

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Marietta, GA (Zone 7a) | June 2003 | positive

This plant adds a great splash of yellow for a long period during late spring to summer. Excellent for a perennial border or in mass plan...Read More

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