Bitterweed
Helenium amarum
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bitterweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
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
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bitterweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation