Color Coded® 'One in a Melon' Coneflower Echinacea hybrid
1 Gallon Pot
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 8
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
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DETAILS
FEATURES
5-5½” melon-colored flowers have matching melon cones. Petals are held horizontally and overlap. Leave the flowers intact into winter to watch birds come to eat!
Fragrant FlowerWinter InterestAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 26 Inches61cm - 66cmSpacing:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmSpread:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:MelonFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerLate SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilFertile SoilPoor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilAlkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantContainerCut FlowerDried FlowerMass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Grow in sunny and hot locations with well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Color Coded® 'One in a Melon' Echinacea hybrid USPP 35,153, Can PBRAFPictures and Information Copied from Proven Winners