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Perennials Helenium 'Mardi Gras' | Mardi Gras Sneezeweed
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Helenium 'Mardi Gras' | Mardi Gras Sneezeweed

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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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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.

 
  • 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 bees

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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