Echinacea purpurea 'Orange Fascinator'

Coneflower 'Orange Fascinator'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 16-18 inches

·        Spread: 12-18 inches

·        Bloom Time: summer to fall

·        Bloom: fully double orange pom-pom on long sturdy stems

·        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; attracts butterflies & birds

·        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)

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to eastern United States

·        Notes: deep green foliage; deer resistant & rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut

·        Supplier: Ebert's Greenhouse Village

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G304

 

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