General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
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| Plant Height: |
32 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
24 inches |
| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Orange
Red
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Butterflies
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Will not come true from seed
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Division
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Posted by
beenthere (KY - Zone 6b) on Mar 23, 2017 7:33 AM concerning plant:
Have had these in my garden for 4 years. Originally purchased from Santa Rosa Gardens, have divided and transplanted in the fall with complete success. Well over 32 inches, leggy and prone to breaking in our July windstorms. Also a particular favorite of the Japanese Beetles who eat the petals (sigh). I removed these last fall to make way for Daylilies, but I will miss them. Glorious, glowing blooms, tough and vigorous plant. Also a unique fragrance, exotic and spicy. If you want to try the hybrids, this is one that won't disappoint.
Posted by
BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Jul 9, 2012 3:01 PM concerning plant:
Prefers well-drained soil. Water frequently until established. Established plants are drought-tolerant.
Fertilize in spring. Use balanced fertilizer for best results.
Posted by
lovemyhouse (Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) - Zone 8a) on Jun 7, 2013 10:27 AM concerning plant:
Echinaceas tend to die quickly in my yard. Have heavy clay and probably don't amend as much as these need. Last year, I planted several varieties and paid attention to the advice to keep them from blooming the first year. Looks like it worked, at least for now.
Plant Events from our members
| lovesblooms |
On February 20, 2018 |
Seeds sown
wintersown |
| dnrevel |
On January 31, 2021 |
Obtained plant
Winter Sowed January 2021, Seed from Hot Papaya DnD Seed Swap.. NOTE: Hybrid, Seeds: Will not come true from seed. |
| androchore |
On August 3, 2023 |
Obtained plant |
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