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Mariachi™ Salsa Sneezeweed

Helenium autumnale Mariachi™ 'Salsa'

Category: Perennial • Sneezeweed

Mariachi™ Salsa Sneezeweed offers vibrant blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for borders and mass plantings.

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Bloom Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Fall

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Mariachi™ Salsa Sneezeweed is a vibrant perennial known for its striking, colorful blooms. It attracts pollinators and adds a cheerful touch to gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and moderate moisture. Tolerates a range of pH levels and soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Attractive flowersdrought-tolerant once established

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides nectar.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to garden beds. Works well in naturalized settings.

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