Coneflower - Sunset

Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. PPAF. The center of this coneflower is brownish, making it different than the rest. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea ‘Sunset’ stands 24-30” high with a plant spread of 18”. The Coneflower Sunset, 'Echinacea purpurea', is an easy to grow flower that produces vibrant orange daisy-like flowers, overlapping one another. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, combining great with Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’ or in cottage gardens, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine. ... details