| Echinacea Butterfly 'Orange Skipper' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Orange Skipper Coneflower has masses of beautiful lightly-scented orange daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season.
A strong plant, presenting vivid tangerine-orange blooms with coppery-orange center cones; great for the middle border; attracts beautiful butterflies to the garden; use in naturalized areas.
Butterfly™ Orange Skipper Coneflower is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer
Butterfly™ Series
Long-Blooming
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Common name: Coneflower, Echinacea
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| More About Orange Skipper Echinacea |
| Height: 16-18 inches |
Spread: 18 inches |
Flower Colour: Orange Shades |
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Easy to grow, prolific bloomer. Deadheading will prevent seeding, but birds are crazy about the seeds, and the seedheads are attractive in the winter, especially in the snow. If removing them, leave the foliage at the base of the plant to overwinter. May be slow to emerge in the spring. These generally don't need to be divided, but can be divided in early spring or early fall. Butterfly™ Orange Skipper Coneflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
