Big Sky™ Harvest Moon Coneflower
Echinacea 'Matthew Saul' PP #17,652
SKU
05970
Rich golden flowers, the color of a harvest moon, surround a golden orange cone. Abundant flower stems produce blooms with a delightful rose-like fragrance. An excellent cut flower. Will tolerate periods of drought. Attracts butterflies. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat
| Botanical Pronunciation | ek-in-AY-shee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 24 to 30 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant