Orange Skipper Coneflower

Orange petals with dark cone, compact form, butterfly magnet

Botanical Name- Echinacea Orange Skipper

Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Orange

Bloom Time- Summer

Companion Plants- Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' (bold orange-yellow synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (native, honey), butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs), seed-eating birds (goldfinches)

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49A

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back old stems in late fall and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming to prolong flowers. Cut back in late fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Over-fertilization in clay can produce weak, floppy stems.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew