Mariachi Fuego Helenium
Helenium autumnale
HEL-ee-nee-um aw-TUM-nah-lee
Perennials: Daisy
Helen's Flower; Sneezeweed
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Sneezeweed is so named because it was once used in Snuff, not because it s an allergen. These plants can provide the backbone to the late summer garden. Great for cottage or wildflower gardens.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division