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Bitterweed
Helenium amarum
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native wildflower with small yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom abundantly in late summer and fall. Extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils with minimal care.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation