How much sun does Bigelow's sneezeweed need?

Bigelow's sneezeweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Bigelow's sneezeweed bloom?

Bigelow's sneezeweed blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Bigelow's sneezeweed native?

Bigelow's sneezeweed (Helenium bigelovii) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Bigelow's sneezeweed attract?

Bigelow's sneezeweed draws bees and butterflies.

Bigelow's sneezeweed

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Helenium bigelovii

Last reviewed: September 2026

Bigelow's sneezeweed (Helenium bigelovii) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Bigelow's sneezeweed (Helenium bigelovii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

18"–36" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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An upright sneezeweed with narrow leaves and cheerful yellow daisy flowers with a raised dark center, blooming through summer in wet meadows and along streambanks.

Growing Bigelow's sneezeweed

Grow Bigelow's sneezeweed in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 18 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Summer blooms attract a wide range of native bees and butterflies in moist meadow habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Bigelow's sneezeweed need?: Bigelow's sneezeweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Bigelow's sneezeweed bloom?: Bigelow's sneezeweed blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Bigelow's sneezeweed native?: Bigelow's sneezeweed (Helenium bigelovii) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Bigelow's sneezeweed attract?: Bigelow's sneezeweed draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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