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Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a) Cultivar: Flame Thrower
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Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Danger N/ASeed 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 Fruit Shape UnknownFruit Size UnknownFruit Colors UnknownGrowing Habit UnknownDays to Maturity UnknownSeed Type UnknownUsage UnknownDisease Resistance UnknownLeaf Type UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow UnknownHardiness 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) Bloom Color Unknown Gold (yellow-orange)Bloom Time Unknown Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Foliage HerbaceousOther details UnknownPropagation 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 Soil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPlant Size (check one) UnknownGrowth Rate UnknownLeaf Shape UnknownLeaf Appearance UnknownDegree to which the appearance is present UnknownLeaf Texture (top) UnknownLeaf Texture (bottom) UnknownLeaf Color UnknownColor of Leaf Margin UnknownLeaf Substance UnknownNumber of Vein Pairs UnknownAppearance of Margin Unknown |
Margin Width UnknownFlower Shape UnknownFlower Fragrance UnknownDoes it set seed? UnknownFlower Size UnknownFlower Type UnknownBlooming Habit UnknownFoliage Habit UnknownPloidy UnknownColor Patterns UnknownAwards (if applicable) UnknownCategory PerennialsGrowth Habit UnknownClass UnknownBloom Shape UnknownHabit UnknownOther Details UnknownPruning Instructions UnknownKernel Color UnknownDivision UnknownFlower Habit UnknownBloom Size UnknownColor Pattern UnknownGroup UnknownPruning Groups UnknownBloom Diameter UnknownHeat (Pungency) UnknownFruit Color UnknownSection UnknownPruning UnknownSize/Type UnknownFlower Characteristics UnknownLeaf Shape/Type UnknownLeaf Texture UnknownPropagation UnknownPollination UnknownBearing Habit UnknownRootstock Vigor UnknownFruit Usage UnknownClassification Unknown |