This herbaceous perennial has upright winged branched stems that form a rounded clump. It has dark green toothed lanced-shaped leaves and the daisy-like yellow flowers have reddish ray florets and appear above the foliage during late summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Helenium bigeloviiis naturally found in eastern North America from California to Oregon growing in damp to swampy meadows and along woodland margins in well-drained fertile soils. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Bigelow Sneezeweed is a hardy perennial that is grown for its flowers. It is used in herbaceous borders or in mass planting in parks or gardens. It may also be grown in pot or tubs and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for cottage gardens or woodland settings for early autumn colour or as a cut flower and under cultivation it may require staking. ID 1738

Helenium(hel-EE-nee-um)bigelovii(big-eh-LOV-ee-eye)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family