Echinacea Big Kahuna (Coneflower)

Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of large, sweetly scented flowers, 5 in. across (13 cm), adorned with honey-mango, slightly reflexed ray florets surrounding a brownish-red central cone. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this striking cornflower has a strong upright habit and sturdy stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, rock gardens, prairies or patio containers.

• Grows up to 20-27 in. tall (50-68 cm) and 21 in. wide (62 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Cut back stems as the blooms fade to promote new blooms.
• Propagate by seed, or by division in spring or fall, or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.