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Four-tooth Sneezeweed

Helenium quadridentatum, Asteraceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Furrowed MelilotMelilotus sulcatus
Nitrogen Fixation
Low CalamintClinopodium arkansanum
Pest Deterrent
Velvet BundleflowerDesmanthus velutinus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes

Both produce sesquiterpene lactones that can inhibit nearby Asteraceae family members

Uses

Functions

Late Season Bee NectarSpecialized Hover Fly AttractionParasitoid Wasp NectarBeneficial Beetle Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Four-tooth Sneezeweed grow in?

Four-tooth Sneezeweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Four-tooth Sneezeweed?

Good companions for Four-tooth Sneezeweed include Furrowed Melilot, Low Calamint, Velvet Bundleflower.

Design guilds with Four-tooth Sneezeweed and see companion relationships visually.

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