Description
Mardi Gras Sneezeweed (Helenium) is a vibrant perennial that adds striking late-season color to borders, beds, and butterfly gardens. Its densely branched stems produce abundant golden yellow and orange daisy-like flowers with deep brown mounded centers from mid-summer through early fall. The narrow dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop, and the long-lasting blooms are excellent for cut-flower arrangements, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
Mardi Gras Sneezeweed grows upright with a spreading habit, reaching up to 3 feet tall with flowers and 24 inches wide. Thriving in full sun with evenly moist, well-drained soil, it pairs beautifully with other perennials or can serve as a dramatic ‘thriller’ in container plantings. Fast-growing and deer-resistant, it attracts butterflies while providing a reliable seasonal show. Regular pruning in late fall and occasional staking in exposed locations will help maintain its elegant form and encourage vigorous regrowth each spring.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Helenium 'Mardi Gras'
Color: yellow/orange
Light: full sun
Watering: regular watering
Soil: moist soil
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (18″)
Blooming Season: mid summer – early fall
Growth Rate: fast
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