Western Sneezeweed (Owl`s Claws)

Owl`s Claws (western sneezeweed) - Helenium hoopesii A. Gray.
Abundantly flowering perennial plant, 40-60 cm high. Stems are straight, branched in the upper part. Leaves are green, lanceolate.
Inflorescences are solitary, very showy, golden-yellow, on long peduncles, 5-6 cm in diameter.
Grows well in open, sunny places, prefers loose, moderately moist fertile soil. In hot weather, it especially needs watering.
Blooms profusely in June-July for 30-35 days. Bears fruit.
A beautiful, large-flowered species for meadow plantings. It is used in group and single plantings, as well as for cutting.
Attracts butterflies.
Caution: Plants are poisonous to sheep.

* The birthplace of Helenium hoopesii is the mountain meadows of western North America (from Montana to Northern Mexico). In culture since 1900.

Eng.: Western Sneezeweed, Owl`s Claws. Suom.: Sven.: . Bot. syn.: Hymenoxis hoopesii, Dugaldia hoopesii.