Firebird Coneflower
Echinacea 'Firebird'
Overview
Echinacea 'Firebird' is a striking perennial boasting vibrant red-orange cone-shaped blooms with reflexed petals and a prominent, spiky gold-brown central cone. Flowers sit atop sturdy stems reaching up to 2.5 feet high and 1.5 feet wide. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. Attracts pollinators while being drought tolerant. Adds a bold splash of color to any garden from mid-summer to fall.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
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