Mariachi™ Sneezeweed,
Helen's Flower 'Salsa'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 18-20 inches
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Spread: 20-24 inches
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Bloom Time: June to
September
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Bloom: bright red with hint of orange
surrounding a dark brown cone
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Light: full sun
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Soil: best in moist,
fertile, well-drained soils
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Moisture: medium
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Use: borders,
cottage gardens, cut flowers; attracts bees, butterflies, birds
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Care: deadheading
will promote long blooming period; divide rosettes in spring
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems
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Native to: species native
to North America and Central America
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Notes: dense, compact
habit; natural rabbit repellant; deer resistant; the powdered flowers and
leaves of some heleniums have been used in the past as snuff
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H042
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