Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a) Cultivar: Flame Thrower
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color OrangeGold (yellow-orange) Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |