| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Helenium virginicum (sneezeweed) bears showy flowers during early fall to mid fall. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |