Pretty Sneezeweed
Helenium elegans
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AR, OK, TX
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Pretty sneezeweed produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from July through September. This compact perennial forms neat clumps and provides reliable late-season color when many other plants are fading.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pretty Sneezeweed is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer and fall blooming period. This plant is particularly valuable for late-season pollinators when fewer nectar sources are available.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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