Mariachi™ Bandera Sneezeweed

Bring bold late-season blooms to life with the colorful Mariachi™ Bandera Sneezeweed PP#27,397 (Helenium autumnale 'Bandera')! This compact perennial Sneezeweed stuns from late summer through fall with deep red, daisy-like flowers with golden central cones. A reblooming, pollinator-friendly powerhouse, Bandera is part of the renowned Mariachi™ series and stays tidy at just 1-2 feet tall and wide.

It boasts lance-shaped green foliage, a well-branched upright habit, and zero sneeze-inducing pollen despite the name! Its fibrous root system anchors sturdy, leafy green stems topped with masses of rich ruby-red blooms. Each petal is slightly reflexed, showing off the gold-dusted dome-shaped centers provide a vital nectar source that pollinators can't resist!

Bandera has a rounded, bushy habit and maintains an upright, clumping form without flopping. The foliage remains fresh-looking all season, and while it doesn't produce ornamental seed heads, the blooms put on a nonstop show well into fall. It's a beloved nectar source for bees and butterflies alike.

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Key Features

Native to North America, Helenium autumnale has long been cherished in prairie plantings and traditional herbal gardens (once used as snuff, hence "Sneezeweed").

• Deep red, daisy-like flowers with golden cones
• Reblooming perennial blooms late summer through fall
• Compact, bushy habit (1-2 feet tall and wide)
• Loved by pollinators but pollen-free for allergy-sufferers
• Part of the celebrated Mariachi™ series

Landscaping Uses

Perfectly sized for modern gardens, this punchy Sneezeweed adds late-season color wherever it's planted. These vibrant blooms are long-lasting, perfect for cut flower gardens, and ideal for adding fall drama to any sunny border. It pairs beautifully with fellow Mariachi™ selections like Mariachi™ Salsa, Mariachi™ Siesta, and Mariachi™ Sombrero, both available at Nature Hills Nursery.

• Accent in butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Bright pop for mixed perennial borders and beds
• Compact plant for cut flower gardens
• Colorful filler in Cottage Garden designs
• Pairs well in mixed with other Mariachi™ Sneezeweed collections
• Useful in native-inspired landscapes or prairie plantings

Care & Maintenance

Cold-hardy in USDA growing zones 3 to 9, this adaptable bloomer thrives across much of the U.S.. This herbaceous perennial is a low-maintenance, native plant hero that thrives in wetter areas and blooms when many others have faded.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, rich, well-drained to wet soils; tolerates clay
• Moisture Needs: Medium to wet soil; use the Finger Test to check before watering
• Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer o arborist mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Not usually necessary in rich soils; compost in spring if needed
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and prevent self-seeding. Learn how to deadhead here.
• Renewal Pruning: Not needed, but divide every few years to maintain vigor
• Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in early spring or fall for best results
• Special Perks/Growing Tips: Deer resistant, excellent in wet soil, cold-hardy, native plant that supports pollinators

Fall for Sneezeweed's Golden Glory

Despite its misleading name, Common Sneezeweed is an allergy-friendly, pollinator-attracting native that brings bold fall color and upright form to the garden. Order your Common Sneezeweed and start enjoying vibrant golden blooms and buzzing pollinator activity today from naturehills.com!