Helenium 'Mardi Gras'
Common Sneezeweed, Helen's Flower, False Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 8A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, seashore |
| Height | 36" to 3' / 90cm to 1.00m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |