Panama Red Coneflower

Fiery red petals, showy cones, striking summer focal plant

Botanical Name- Echinacea Panama Red

Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade

Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- Early to late summer

Companion Plants- Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' (fiery color synergy)

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

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP47A

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