Echinacea Sweet Sandia (Coneflower)

Echinacea 'Sweet Sandia' (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of fragrant daisies with broad petals reminiscent of a slice of watermelon with their deep pink centers and pale green edges. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this unusual coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, rock gardens, prairies or patio containers.

• Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 16 in. wide (40 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. Deadheading will help them grow and thrive.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.