How to Grow and Care for Sneezeweed

Sneezeweed, also known as Autumn sneezeweed, Common sneezeweed, Fall sneezeweed, Helen's flower, Yellow star, Dogtooth daisy

Sneezeweed requires full sun exposure and thrives in well-draining soil with regular moisture. Special care points for sneezeweed include deadheading to promote prolonged blooming and to avoid excessive self-seeding. Despite these considerations, sneezeweed is generally easy to care for, making it a good choice for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sneezeweed

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Sneezeweed

Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern'

Sneezeweed 'Zimbelstern' is one of the tallest Sneezeweed cultivars around, reaching 1.2 m. Other Sneezeweed varieties rarely reach such heights, averaging around 91 cm. 'Zimbelstern' means 'cymbal star' in German, possibly referring to how this cultivar looks like a golden star. Gardeners love that this cultivar blooms earlier than other varieties (midsummer to fall) as it brings a splash of color to an otherwise dull garden in late summer.

Sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty'

With its warm, fiery hues, sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty' is a late season bloomer that adds a vibrant splash to the waning year. This eye-catching perennial boasts daisy-like flowers with a prominent central cone, typically ranging in color from deep orange to red. Its robust stature, reaching up to 3-4 feet tall, is ideal for back borders and extends interest to gardens as other flora begin to fade. The plant's attraction to butterflies and resilience against many pests make it a low-maintenance highlight in diverse planting environments.

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Sneezeweed typically exhibits bright yellow flowers with a distinct composite arrangement, comprising a prominent central disk and surrounding ray florets which may appear from late summer into fall. The plant's overall height can reach 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm), making it noticeable in the landscape. Leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and they alternate along the sturdy stems. When in bloom, sneezeweed forms dense clusters of flowers, each head about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in diameter, providing a showy display.