Echinacea Coral Craze (Coneflower)

Echinacea 'Coral Craze' (Coneflower) is an attractive perennial boasting a profusion of large, fragrant, vibrant coral pink flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), adorned with horizontal ray petals and a contrasting dark central cone. Blooming from mid to late summer, the pretty blossoms mature to lavender pink. They sit on near black stems above the dark green foliage. Perfect coneflower for perennial borders, prairies or cottage gardens.

• Grows up to 26-28 in. tall (65-70 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.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.