HayDay Red Sneezeweed is a compact erect native perennial with rigid winged stems that branch at the tops and lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of vivid red flowers resembling daisies with distinctive wedge-shaped petals with prominent center disks bloom in summer. Grows best in full sun and medium to wet well drained soils.
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Origins: |
North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust. Can pinch back in early summer before flowering to control height and promote more floriferous blooms, or stake to provide support.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Blue Vervain, Blazing Star
IMAGES: Penn State Flower Trials, Helenium Hayday Red, (2) alh1, June in the garden (agian), (3) Mark, Sussex Prairie Garden
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
