Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'

Coneflower

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

This is the 1st fully double, vibrant orange colored Echinacea! Intense color does not fade. The cone consists of reddish-orange center petals with long papaya-orange lower ray petals. The 3" pom-pom bloom not only looks great, but smells wonderful also (honey scented with a hint of spice). Stems are strong to hold this big bloom and exhibit maroon markings. Leaves are dark green and thick. This is flower power! Great as a cut flower, in a mass, containers, mixed borders and butterfly gardens. Insect, disease and drought tolerant.

Good Companions

Golden Alexander (Zizia aptera), Narrow Leaf Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), False Indigo (Baptisia ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Hollyhock (Alcea ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

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