Coneflower, Happy Star Echinacea
Coneflower, Happy Star Echinacea
Happy Star Echinacea is a well-branched native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and dark green foliage. The large fragrant white flowers with an orange-yellow cone bloom from late spring through summer, and can continue to bloom sporadically in fall until frost. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
IMAGE: Maie Aed, Purpur-siilkübar ´Happy Star´
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.