#1 Echinacea X Prima Saffron/ Gold Coneflower

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Echinacea PRIMA™ ‘Saffron’

COMMON NAME: Saffron Coneflower

GARDEN SIZE: 12 inches tall x 20 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 4-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does well in rain gardens.

HABIT (FORM): Dwarf, Mounding

FOLIAGE: Green, Blue

FLOWERS: Saffron orange/yellow. Blooms June to October.

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches).

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, rain gardens. Cut flowers.