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.
Helenium hybrid 'Mardi Gras'
Sneezeweed
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Masses of 2" flowers!
- Yellow blossoms splashed with orange and red
- Deep brown center
- Mid summer-fall bloomer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrive in any average to rich, moist, well-drained soil and full sun Pinch plants back by half in late spring fora more sturdy, compact habit Deadhead to promote rebloom
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 18-36 in
Spacing: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
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.