Watermelon Sugar Coneflower

Two-tone pink petals, reminiscent of watermelon, bright summery look

Botanical Name- Echinacea Watermelon Sugar

Pronunciation- ek-ih-NAY-shuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Pink

Bloom Time- Summer

Companion Plants- Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine' - soft green-yellow with pinkish blooms

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