HELEN'S FLOWER

Botanical 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