Common Sneezeweed

Did you know

• The common name 'sneezeweed' comes from dried flowers being ground into snuff to induce sneezing, not from allergies.
• The genus is named for Helen of Troy — legend says the flowers grew where her tears fell.
• The ray petals droop downward like a skirt around the raised central cone, a distinctive identification feature.
• Winged ridges run down the stem from each leaf base, making the stems appear fluted or flanged.
• It is toxic to cattle and horses if eaten in quantity, though deer and rabbits avoid it instinctively.

Color meanings

Uses

• fall perennial borders
• rain gardens
• pollinator gardens
• cut flowers
• meadow plantings