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    Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124

    Scientific Name: Helenium 'Helbro'

    Also Known As

    • Helenium 'Mardi Gras'
    • Helenium x 'Helbro'
    • Dogtooth Daisy
    • Helen's Flower
    • Mardi Gras Helen's Flower
    • Mardi Gras Helenium
    • Sneezeweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"-40"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 plant details

    Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer black, mustard, orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Flowers: black, mustard, orange, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Helenium 'Mardi Gras' produces multicolored blooms of yellow petals, lavishly edged and striped with bright orange-red, aging to clear red edged in gold. The flowers of Helenium are non-allergenic. Instead, it gets its name from the old-time use of the dried, powdered root for snuff. Helenium is a wonderful perennial that is easy to grow and provides months of fabulous colour from midsummer through early fall. Their tall stems and long lasting flowers make them ideal for cutting. The species hail from habitats of average to high soil moisture so they can be grown in the garden in moist and wet conditions. Will attract bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    An award winning perennial, the 1-1/2 to 2" wide flowers of Mardi Gras Helenium open to yellow and orange petals highlighted by deep reds that surround a small chestnut colored cone. As the long lasting flowers mature the reds and oranges intensify. An easy to grow and pest resistant perennial that provides a riot of spring and summer color on sturdy, upright plants. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators and makes a long lasting cut flower as well. Heleniums or Sneezeweeds are North American native perennials of which Mardi Gras is likely a hybrid selection that was discovered in England and then brought back to the US for our enjoyment. Pinching back in spring will produce fuller, more floriferous plants. Heleniums should be cut back after flowering. Full sun and moist soils are preferred for best performance.

    By: Almost Eden

    Also called Helen's flower, Helenium never fails to please. Fantastic healthy foliage and strong stems hold up masses of brightly multicolored daisies with chocolate drop centers. Long blooming from early summer to fall, it looks great with another native, Joe pye weed, in damp meadows and fertile borders alike.

    By: Select Seeds

    Yellow petals brightly and variably splashed with red and orange make these 1-2"flowers with their brown nose-cones a riot of color in late summer; a fine 3-4' European selection of our American native. SUN/Med-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Long lasting flowers of festive deep gold, swirling into orange and then add a dash of red. Stunning when paired with Teucrium hircanicum. 3' x 3'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 plant

    How to Grow Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow
      • mustard
      • black

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

    aka Sahin Helen's Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' flower by Mark Coleman
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    Helenium aromaticum

    aka Cephalophora aromaticum, Graemia aromaticum, Tetraneuris aromaticum, Pineapples

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Helenium aromaticum flower, foliage, form by BotBin
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    Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone'

    aka Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red Shades', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Rot Tone', Helenium autumnale 'Red Shades', Helena Red Shades Sneezeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helenium puberulum

    aka Rosilla

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Helenium puberulum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer'

    aka Tiny Dancer Sneezeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Helenium flexuosum 'Tiny Dancer' flower by Forestfarm
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