Butterflies™ Coneflower 'Cleopatra'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
· Height: 16-18 inches
· Spread: 12-16 inches
· Bloom Time: July to August
· Bloom: lemon yellow petals surrounding an 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: deep green foliage; deer resistant; tolerates black walnut
· Supplier: K&A Greenhouse
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E210
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