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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 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Orange/pink blooms gradually age to dark mauve.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure 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: Rainbow Marcella
Cultivar name: 'Rainb299'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2020-07-01
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Date: 2017-09-14
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Date: 2020-08-06
Color changes to an attractive warm pink on older flowers.
Location: Zone 6B WV

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Southern Maine
Date: 2020-07-22
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Date: 2020-07-20
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Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

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Location: Southern Maine
Date: 2020-07-22

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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