Helenium Mariachi™ 'Bandera' Size:1 gallon red and pink leaves emerge

red and pink leaves emerge in early spring transitioning to variegated green and white as they age

who sought to develop disease-resistant alternatives to native dogwoods being decimated by anthracnose and other diseases

Vernalis grows natively in gravely river banks and moist soil

open crown that provides elegant horizontal branching—ideal for planting along walks

Helenium Mariachi™ 'Bandera' Size:1 gallon red and pink leaves emergeWe planted a few of the Mariachi series of Helenium in our garden and we really love watching them come into bloom mid to late summer. Small yellow green buds rise up and emerge all over the plant in a beautiful display of burgundy and yellow. The unfortunate common name "Sneezeweed" steers some away from this native plant, but it doesn't cause any allergies. The pollen is collected and beloved by lots of native bees who flock to the blooms midsummer