Hot Papaya Coneflower

Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'

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Overview

The Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' Coneflower is a striking perennial boasting vibrant, double scarlet-orange blooms up to 3 inches across. Standing at a stately height of 30-36 inches with an 18-24 inch spread, this hardy plant prefers full sun to part shade. It's deer resistant, attracts pollinators, and flourishes in zones 4-9, offering a bold splash of color and textural contrast from early summer to fall in any landscape design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Hot Papaya Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Papaya') — double scarlet-orange blooms up to 3 inches across

Hot Papaya Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Papaya') — Standing at a stately height of 30-36 inches with an 18-24 inch spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–36 Inches
Mature width: 24–30 Inches

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Hot Papaya Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Papaya') — double scarlet-orange blooms up to 3 inches across

Hot Papaya Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Papaya') — Standing at a stately height of 30-36 inches with an 18-24 inch spread

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