Helenium 'Mardi Gras' | Mardi Gras Sneezeweed
DESCRIPTION
Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a lively cultivar celebrated for its golden-yellow petals brushed with streaks of orange and accented by a prominent, chocolate-brown cone at the center. Each petal features fringed edges, adding texture and a playful touch to the bright, festive colors. Named for its vibrant appearance reminiscent of a carnival, this cultivar brings a joyful, warm palette to the garden, making it a popular choice for late-season displays.
Blooming from midsummer through early fall, 'Mardi Gras' is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies to its cheerful flowers. Its bold colors and long-lasting blooms make it a wonderful addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, where it provides a harmonious transition from summer into fall. The unique, multi-toned petals create a dynamic presence, brightening up any planting and pairing beautifully with other warm-toned perennials.
DESCRIPTION
Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a lively cultivar celebrated for its golden-yellow petals brushed with streaks of orange and accented by a prominent, chocolate-brown cone at the center. Each petal features fringed edges, adding texture and a playful touch to the bright, festive colors. Named for its vibrant appearance reminiscent of a carnival, this cultivar brings a joyful, warm palette to the garden, making it a popular choice for late-season displays.
Blooming from midsummer through early fall, 'Mardi Gras' is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies to its cheerful flowers. Its bold colors and long-lasting blooms make it a wonderful addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, where it provides a harmonious transition from summer into fall. The unique, multi-toned petals create a dynamic presence, brightening up any planting and pairing beautifully with other warm-toned perennials.
DESCRIPTION
Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a lively cultivar celebrated for its golden-yellow petals brushed with streaks of orange and accented by a prominent, chocolate-brown cone at the center. Each petal features fringed edges, adding texture and a playful touch to the bright, festive colors. Named for its vibrant appearance reminiscent of a carnival, this cultivar brings a joyful, warm palette to the garden, making it a popular choice for late-season displays.
Blooming from midsummer through early fall, 'Mardi Gras' is a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies to its cheerful flowers. Its bold colors and long-lasting blooms make it a wonderful addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, where it provides a harmonious transition from summer into fall. The unique, multi-toned petals create a dynamic presence, brightening up any planting and pairing beautifully with other warm-toned perennials.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 3-4 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Yellow with orange veining
Bloom time: Mid summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; cut back in late fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
