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Bitterweed
Helenium autumnale
In the United States:
Native
· also called sneezeweed, common sneezeweed, fall sneezeweed, autumn 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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