Postman Coneflower

Brilliant orange-red blooms, named for iconic butterfly, pollinator haven

Botanical Name- Echinacea Postman

Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade

Soil Preferences-

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Orange red

Bloom Time- June - July

Companion Plants- Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (vibrant red with bold coneflowers)

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