Flame Thrower Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
eck-i-NAY-sha purr-purr-EE-uh
Perennials: Coneflower
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Daisy-type flowers. The petal rays droop from the large conical crown. Coneflower prefers moderate to slightly dry conditions.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Orange
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Coneflower Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Mid-Layer
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Birds; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Post-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division