Great late season color! Daisy-like flowers in bright colors in late summer and fall. Bright blooms are yellow, red, or orange. Plants are sturdy clumps with lance shaped leaves. A great source of nectar for butterflies and bees.
Mariachi&trade
Helenium autumnale 'Mariachi Siesta' ('Available Summer 2026')
Sneezeweed
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Red petals with maroon and gold centers
- Blooms midsummer to fall
- Upright, spreading habit
- Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in a full sun condition with moist, well drained soil. Regular watering is best, as they do not tolerate dry soil well. Taller varieities should be pinched by early June to encourage a stronger, bushier habit. Generally free of disease and pest problems.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Fall Color
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Helenium
Common Name: Sneezeweed
Great late season color! Daisy-like flowers in bright colors in late summer and fall. Bright blooms are yellow, red, or orange. Plants are sturdy clumps with lance shaped leaves. A great source of nectar for butterflies and bees.