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Bitterweed
Helenium autumnale
In the United States:
Native
· also called sneezeweed, common sneezeweed, fall sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale supplies nectar and pollen to honeybees and other pollinators in late summer and fall when resources are scarce. Blooms last 4-8 weeks with peak activity from August through October. Plants thrive in moist soils and may require staking in exposed sites.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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