Plant Library

Helens Flower Mariachi Bandera

Common Name: Helens Flower

Botanical Name: Helenium

Variety: Mariachi Bandera

Blossom Color: Red/Yellow

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 18-20"

Mature Width: 20-24"

Notes: Comes into full bloom as summer days begin to wane. Despite its common name, it does not cause allergies; the pollen is transmitted by native bees and butterflies, not by wind. Its brick red flowers with a golden halo fit perfectly in fall gardens and displays.