Tweety Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Tweety' PP #28,952
Pronunciation: ek-in-AY-shee-a
SKU #43120
| Description | An exceptional dwarf coneflower with vibrant orange-yellow petals surrounding a bright orange cone on strong upright stems. Small but stunning, the very compact plant and large colorful blooms are ideal for use in sunny border fronts, small gardens, and container plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches only 8 in. tall, 6 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Russian Sage (Perovskia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
| Care | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates periodic 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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