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Bigelow's Sneezeweed

Helenium bigelovii, Asteraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Texas GoldentopEuthamia gymnospermoides
Pollinator Sharing
Sickle-keel LupineLupinus albicaulis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Douglas' DustymaidenChaenactis douglasii
Pollinator Sharing
Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Orange SneezeweedHelenium hoopesii

Congeneric sneezeweed species compete for resources and may exhibit allelopathic interference

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native Solitary BeesSupports Butterfly MigrationHosts Beneficial Hover FliesProvides Late-Season NectarAttracts Parasitic Wasps

Common Questions

What zones does Bigelow's Sneezeweed grow in?

Bigelow's Sneezeweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bigelow's Sneezeweed?

Good companions for Bigelow's Sneezeweed include Texas Goldentop, Sickle-keel Lupine, Douglas' Dustymaiden, Big Bend Bluebonnet.

Design guilds with Bigelow's Sneezeweed and see companion relationships visually.

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