Helenium amarum Bitter sneezeweed (Compositae)

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Helenium amarum
Bitter sneezeweed
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The Helenium amarum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bitter sneezeweed.

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Latin Name:  Helenium amarum
Common Name:  Bitter sneezeweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Raf.)H.Rock.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open ground, roadsides etc[43].

Cultivation Notes: Grows well in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a fertile moisture retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Dislikes dry soils[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A good bee and butterfly plant[30]. The whole plant is very aromatic[200].

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