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HELEN'S FLOWERBotanical Name: Physostegia virginiana
Plant Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family), Common Sneezeweed Description: This 2-5 ft., erect perennial has many elongate leaves and numerous flower heads. A winged stem bearing yellow, daisy-like flower heads with fan-shaped, drooping rays; disk flowers forming a conspicuous, greenish-yellow, ball-like structure at center of head. The flowers have raised centers and wedge-shaped, yellow petals which end in three teeth. Growing Conditions: Moist, open areas. Sun Bloom Time: Late, Aug-Oct Bloom Color: Yellow Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Attracts butterflies. Native Status: PA native Location in habitat: Pennsylvania Native Plant Society Demonstration Garden |