'Cheyenne Spirit' (Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea
Attracts Butterflies. Big, bright red blooms for an easy, colorful summer border.
Petals are narrow, rolled or quilled in vivid shades of orange, red, rosy-red, yellow, purple and cream surrounding a large brown cone. A must-have for the butterfly or cutting garden, this drought-tolerant perennial was bred for cold hardiness and compact form with prolific flowering over an exceptionally long season. Herbaceous perennial. Spectacular display from mid-summer to early fall. Plant habit is well-branched, strong and bushy. Ideal for sunny borders, massing and growing in mixed containers. Deer Resistant.
- Light: Full Sun
- Water: Average to Light
- Role: Filler
- Fertilizer: Once a month
- Height: 20-23 inches
- Spacing: 18-24 inches