Common Sneezeweed
Herbaceous perennial reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features lance-shaped leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers with raised brown centers. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun. Attracts numerous pollinators, especially butterflies. Excellent for rain gardens and wet meadows.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Yellow with Brown Center
Bloom Time: Late-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Sun
Moisture: Moist to Wet
Phenology: Growth emerges late May. Leaves fully developed by July. Blooms August-September. Seeds mature October. Dead stems persist through winter.
Wildlife Value: Important late-season nectar source for butterflies and bees; seeds eaten by songbirds; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Develops upright clumps that expand steadily through short rhizomes. While the plant can spread to form larger colonies, it maintains clear boundaries and allows other plants to grow nearby. The sturdy stems provide good structure but are spaced widely enough to create a transparent effect. May require staking in rich soils.
Height: Tall (3-5 feet)