Frankly Scarlet Echinacea is a well-branching native perennial with strong upright stems and deep green foliage. The large bright scarlet flowers with dark cones lighten to coral orange with age, and bloom from mid summer into fall. If deadheaded, the bloom can be extended to frost. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 2.5'
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Spread:
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1' - 1.5’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
IMAGES: Proven Winners, Color Coded® 'Frankly Scarlet' Coneflower
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
