Firebird Coneflower

Echinacea 'Firebird'

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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.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–9

Firebird Coneflower (Echinacea 'Firebird') — spiky gold-brown central cone

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Firebird Coneflower (Echinacea 'Firebird') — spiky gold-brown central cone

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