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Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
Echinacea hybrid 'Cheyenne Spirit'
Pronunciation: ek-in-AY-shee-a
SKU #08702
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.
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| Description | An innovation in breeding, this vivid mixture will delight and inspire! Expect a vibrant color range in rich shades of orange, scarlet, rosy red, purple, cream, tomato red, and golden yellow. Each is unique and all are exceptional bloomers on vigorous, full plants. 2013 A.A.S. Winner. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | With their rich color palette evoking the spirit of the North American plains and prairies where this genus has its origin, coneflowers are a mainstay in the garden. For the prairie look, plant along with ornamental grasses, tuck into rock gardens or among dry stream-bed boulders. This easy-care perennial is equally at home in mixed borders and cottage gardens. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter. |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Avens (Geum); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |
| History | Breeders have in recent years been actively involved in the development of top-quality seed-raised Echinacea hybrids. The internationally awarded 'PowWow' Echinacea series was the first product of this breeding program from the hand of breeder Jian-Ping Ren Ph.D, which is now extended with the introduction of Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit', the deserving winner of the 2012 Fleuroselect Gold Medal and 2013 AAS Winner. |
| Lore | The genus name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word (echino), meaning "spiny", due to the spiny central disk. Echinacea are native to eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. |
Details
| Description | An innovation in breeding, this vivid mixture will delight and inspire! Expect a vibrant color range in rich shades of orange, scarlet, rosy red, purple, cream, tomato red, and golden yellow. Each is unique and all are exceptional bloomers on vigorous, full plants. 2013 A.A.S. Winner. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | With their rich color palette evoking the spirit of the North American plains and prairies where this genus has its origin, coneflowers are a mainstay in the garden. For the prairie look, plant along with ornamental grasses, tuck into rock gardens or among dry stream-bed boulders. This easy-care perennial is equally at home in mixed borders and cottage gardens. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter. |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Avens (Geum); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and apply fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. |
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History
| History | Breeders have in recent years been actively involved in the development of top-quality seed-raised Echinacea hybrids. The internationally awarded 'PowWow' Echinacea series was the first product of this breeding program from the hand of breeder Jian-Ping Ren Ph.D, which is now extended with the introduction of Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit', the deserving winner of the 2012 Fleuroselect Gold Medal and 2013 AAS Winner. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus name Echinacea is derived from the Greek word (echino), meaning "spiny", due to the spiny central disk. Echinacea are native to eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. |
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