Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a) Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) Cultivar: Sombrero Sandy Yellow
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness 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 UnknownBloom Color Gold (yellow-orange)Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information PatentedPropagation Methods UnknownSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |