Perennials
Helenium 'Salsa'
Mariachi Salsa sneezeweed
A rounded, heavily branched mound with fiery flowers touched with gold. Brings a mum-like shape to the late-summer border. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. Divide crowded clumps in spring or fall.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 18 in. tall × 32 in. wide
- Water
- Keep consistently moist
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Bloom
- Warm red-orange and gold; late summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$17.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Keep moist; not a drought-tolerant choice.
- Wet soil
- Moisture-loving; general sneezeweed guidance.
- Deer & rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Garden selection with North American native ancestry.
Keep in mind: Not edible; handling may irritate skin.
Seasonal interest
- Size
- Dimensions observed in Mt. Cuba garden trials; gardens vary.
Growing & care
- Support
- Usually branches well without pinching.
- Performance
- May be short-lived; return and vigor varied in Mt. Cuba trials.
Sources & photo credits
Botanical name: Kew Science.
Photo: Penn State University · Unrestricted photo use with credit
Image notes: Helenium Mariachi™ Salsa. Photo: Penn State University, Penn State Flower Trials. Resized, uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.