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Echinacea, also known by their common name, Coneflower, are bright, tall, drought-resistant and a favorite of pollinators. Echinacea produces colorful, fragrant, daisy-like blooms that bumble bees, hummingbirds and butterflies flock to. Echinacea is a favorite of the herbal medicine industry and one of the greatest wildflowers on the plains. Plant en masse to create an amazing display and to help support threatened wildlife. Native to the southeastern U.S. Deer and critter resistant.
About this Variety
Echinacea Cheyenne Sprit is a well-branched, sturdy variety that has won several awards for garden performance. Flowers in its first year in a wide range of colors.
Highlights
- Bright, showy blooms
- Beneficial to pollinators; attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds
- Drought tolerant
- Excellent for bouquets and cut flower arrangements
- Deer & critter resistant
Exposure:
Full Sun
Blooms:
Late Spring
Height:
Grows 24-48" tall
Spacing/Depth:
Plant 18-24" apart, 1-2" deep
USDA Zones:
Grow as Perennial in zones 3-8. Grow as Annual elsewhere.
Growing Instructions
Plant echinacea in the spring after all danger of frost has passed in a full sun location in moist but well draining soil. Soil preparation: The ideal soil is porous and drains well and yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy clay and drains slowly, or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic soil amendments (peat moss or ground bark). Spread a 3-4" layer of soil amendment, add fertilizer and incorporate together into the soil to a depth of 10". To plant: Dig a hole 1-2" deep in a sunny (at least 6 hours of direct sun), well drained location. Place the echinacea in hole with roots pointed down and space 18-24" apart. Cover with soil and water. Mulch in extreme climates.
Care Tip
Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants usually rebloom without deadheading, however, prompt removal of spent flowers improves general appearance. Freely self-seeds if at least some of the seed heads are left in place.