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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 18 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. June - September.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF, PBRAF

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Trade name information:
Series: Butterfly™
Trade Name: Golden Skipper
Cultivar name: 'Butterfly Golden Skipper'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-09-16
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-07-04
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2016-07-04
Location: Pembroke, GA
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission. They
Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Oct 25, 2016 11:40 AM concerning plant:
    Named after a butterfly, the Golden Skipper.

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