Orange Sneezeweed is a tall, bright yellow-orange wildflower of subalpine and mountain meadows of the southern Rocky Mountains. It forms spectacular displays in mountain meadows from July to September. The flowers attract bumblebees, native bees, and many butterflies. It is toxic to sheep, which may avoid it if other forage is available.
Best time to see a Orange Sneezeweed
The best time to see a Orange Sneezeweed is June–July, when about 77% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,676 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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