Mango Meadowbrite™
Coneflower 'CBG Cone 3'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
· Height: 30 inches
· Spread: 18-24 inches
· Bloom Time: July to August
· Bloom: neon mango-yellow petals surrounding a deep golden-orange cone
· Light: full sun to part shade
· Soil: any well drained soil
· Moisture: dry to medium water needs; drought tolerant once established
· Use: borders, cottage gardens, prairie; seeds attract birds; attracts butterflies
· Care: cut stems back after flowering to promote a mid-August bloom that may continue into fall; divide clumps when overcrowded (about every 4 years); leave some spent blooms in the fall because seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds
· Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems
· Native to: hybrid cultivar
· Notes: deer resistant
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G053
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