Purple-headed Sneezeweed (Helenium Flexuosum) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Helenium flexuosum is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its distinctive purplish-brown spherical disc flowers and daisy-like appearance.

Purple-headed Sneezeweed

Purple-headed Sneezeweed

Helenium Flexuosum

Helenium flexuosum is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its distinctive purplish-brown spherical disc flowers and daisy-like appearance.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:pollinator support, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple-headed Sneezeweed

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Purple-headed Sneezeweed
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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Helenium