Bright orange and gold flowers with a chocolate brown cone glow with sunny color on an upright and compact plant. A shorter version of the stately Helenium, ‘Short ‘n’ Sassy’ blooms earlier and longer. This dwarf continues to produce flowering stems from the crown, through the summer and well into fall. Asexual propagation prohibitedGood resistance to most insects and diseases. ‘Mardi Gras’ will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. While it’s happiest with frequent waterings, it does not require high fertility levels.