Root extract from the Echinacea is a known immune system stimulant. Echinacea is sometimes grown commercially for that purpose with it's extract sold in health food stores. Echinacea stimulates the production of white blood corpuscles and helps fight infectious diseases. It also has significant anti-viral properties helping fight flu. Too frequent use of Echinacea will decrease its effectiveness.
* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on July 18 2014 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea angustifolia ( Black Sampson )
Also called Narrow Leaved Coneflower and Western Coneflower. A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 2 feet, that is native to very dry prairies from southeast Saskatchewan to Manitoba to central Minnesota to eastern Iowa; south to southeast Colorado to central Texas to central Missouri. It is endangered in Saskatchewan and Missouri. It is considered the most medicinally active of all the Echinaceas.
The stem-clasping, lance-shaped leaves are up to 8 inches in length. The hairy foliage is blue-green.
The flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are pale pink. The drooping petals are 3-lobed at the tips.
Hardy zones 2 to 7 in full sun. It is more drought tolerant than Echinacea purpurea.
* photo taken by Clarence A. Rechenthin @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Echinacea atrorubens ( Topeka Purple Coneflower )
A perennial, reaching up to 3 feet in height, that is native to Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas.
The lance-shaped leaves, up to 12 x 1.3 inches in size, are bright green.
The pink flowers ( with a large black cone ) have dropping petals. They are borne late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 8 in full sun on very well drained soil. It is extremely heat tolerant as well as very drought tolerant.
Echinacea laevigata ( Smooth Coneflower )
A very long-lived, rhizomatous perennial, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 4 feet ( rarely over 4 feet ), that is native to the southeast U.S. where it is endangered. It previously grow on dry limestone bluffs and in open woods in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Arkansas. 64% of known populations have disappeared since 1888, only 21 remain with 13 decreasing. Smooth Coneflower is likely extinct in Arkansas and Pennsylvania. It is unlike other Echinaceas in being rhizomatous, making potential for shorter statured groundcover forms in the future.
The leaves, up to 8 x 3 inches, are mid-green.
The purplish-pink flowers, up to 4.5 inches across, are borne late spring to mid summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on Oct 21 2014 @ U.S. Botanical Gardens, Washington, DC
Echinacea pallida ( Pale Coneflower )
A very beautiful, long-lived, rhizomatous perennial, reaching up to 5 x 4 feet ( rarely over 4 feet ), that is native to prairies of the central U.S. ( from northeast Nebraska to central Wisconsin to southern Michigan; south to northern Texas, Louisiana to central Georgia. It is endangered in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan, Tennessee and Alabama.
The lance-shaped leaves, up to 10 x 1.6 inches in size, are hairy, deep green.
The pale purple flowers, up to 6 inches across, are borne late spring to late autumn.
The flowers have narrow, downward arching, 2-lobed petals.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun on humus-rich, well drained soil. Very drought tolerant due to its deep taproot.
* photo taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
* photos taken on Jul 17 2017 in Ottawa, ON
* photo taken on Nov 9 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on July 10 2024 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
'Hula Dancer'
Graceful white with pink tinge flowers with narrow, drooping petals.
Reaches up to 3.6 x 3.6 feet in size.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
Echinacea paradoxa ( Yellow Coneflower )
A sturdy perennial, reaching up to 4 x 3.3 feet, that is a very rare native to the Ozards in Missouri and northern Arkansas. It is rarely seen in landscaping by itself but is often used in hybridizing. Slow to establish but very long lived.
The leaves, up to 8 inches in length, are deep green.
The bright yellow flowers, up to 4 inches across, are borne mid summer to mid autumn, though often only lasting a month. The flower petals droop.
Hardy zones 3 to 8. Very drought tolerant due to deep taproot. It proved very disease resistant in trials in the Mid Atlantic region.
* photos taken on May 16 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Echinacea purpurea ( Purple Coneflower )
A perennial reaching up to 4 ( rarely 6 feet ) that is native to prairies and dry open woods in eastern North America ( from northwestern Iowa to Grand Rapids to Flint, Michigan to southern Ontario to Virginia; south to central Oklahoma to eastern Texas to northern Georgia ). It is endangered in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa; it is extinct in the wild in Michigan.
The leathery, toothed, ovate leaves, up to 12 inches in length, are deep green.
The purplish-pink flowers, up to 7 inches across, are borne early summer into mid autumn. The narrow petals droop.
Prefer full sun and fertile soil that is well drained, especially in winter.
Resistant to pests and disease and also very drought and heat tolerant.
Deadheading old blooms and fertilizing in summer will enhance and extend blooming.
Echinaceas flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, the seeds are eaten by birds.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun on well drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant, and reported growing as far north as Alaska.
* photo taken on August 3 2010 @ University of Guelph Arboretum, Ontario
* photo taken on August 2 2010 in Bayfield, Ontario
* photo of unknown internet source
* photos taken on July 7 2011 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on July 1 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 5 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 27 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 9 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
* photos taken on July 26 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 8 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 16 2024 in Bayfield, ON
'Avalanche' ( Dwarf White Coneflower )
A moderate growing, miniature, compact coneflower, reaching a maximum size of 2.5 x 2 feet. Great for containers and urban gardens. Originated from Arie Bloom of Netherlands.
The narrow-ovate leaves are up to 8 x 2.3 inches in size.
The flowers. up to 3.5 inches wide, are intense pure white with a yellow cone. The abundant flowers are borne over a period lasting up to 12 weeks from early July into early Autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* photo taken on July 10 2013 in Columbia, MD
'Bright Star'
Reaches a maximum size of 50 inches x 3.5 feet though usually much shorter.
The rose-pink flowers, up to 6 inches across, with drooping petals are borne during mid summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on July 15 2015 in Columbia, MD
'Cygnet White'
A compact form, only reaching up to 2 x 2 feet, with white flowers borne over a very long season from early summer to late autumn if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
'Fragrant Angel'
A strong grower, reaching a maximum size of 4.5 x 4 feet, with abundant, very fragrant, white flowers ( with deep orange cone ), up to 5 inches across, borne over a period of around 8 weeks during mid to late summer. The flowers are very similar in appearance to that of the Becky Shasta Daisy. This is basically the white version of 'Ruby Giant'.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on July 25 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
'Kims Knee High'
A dense, bushy dwarf form, reaching a maximum size of 2.5 x 2 ( often under 1.5 ) feet in 3 years, eventually slightly wider.
The leathery leaves, up to 6 inches in length, are deep green.
The flowers have clear deep pink petals and an orange-red cones. The abundant flowers, up to 4 inches across, are borne June into early July, then again during late summer into early autumn if deadheaded.
Some plants have been known to bloom over a period exceeding 4 months and bear over 50 flowers. It has some Echinacea tennesseensis in its genetics and is very long lived.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on June 19 2010 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on 4th of July 2010 in Washington, D.C.
* photos taken on 4th of July 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
* photo taken on Sep 21 2013 in Harford Co., MD
* photo taken on July 23 2015 in Bayfield, Ontario
'Kim's Mop Head'
A dwarf form, only reaching up to 2 x 2 feet, that is the white version of 'Kim's Knee High'.
The leaves, up to 6 inches in length, are deep green.
The white flowers are borne June into early July, then again during the second half of August if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
'Lucky Star'
A vigorous and very sturdy perennial, reaching up to 3.5 feet in height with large, pure white flowers with an orange-yellow center cone. The petals are horizontal rather than drooping. The flowers are borne mid summer into mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
'Magnus'
Vigorous growing, forming a sturdy clump, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet,
The intense reddish-purple flowers, up to 7 inches across, with non-drooping petals, are borne mid summer to early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on July 17 2010 @ Morris Arboretum, Philly, PA
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 5 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 9 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Magnus Superior'
Very similar to 'Magnus', except faster growing with darker stems and somewhat darker flowers.
* photo taken on July 24 2023 in Columbia, MD
'Merengue'
Forms a compact, upright clump of sturdy stems, up to 20 inches x 2 feet, with very profuse, fragrant, very double, glowing white, pompom flowers, up to 3 inches across, borne mid summer lasting around 2 months. The flowering season begins mid summer and lasting up to 12 weeks. Can be used in place of annuals for bedding, it is also great in pots and the front of the perennial border.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC<br />
'Merlot'
Forms a very vigorous clump, up to 40 x 34 inches with sturdy deep red stems.
The ovate leaves are up to 10 x 5 inches in size.
The very large, glowing pinkish-red flowers, up to 6 ( rarely over 5 ) inches across, are borne early summer into early autumn. The flowers are borne atop deep red stems.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
'Milkshake'
Forms a clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 3.5 x 3 feet, with exotic looking flowers that are creamy-white petalled with a very large cone that looks like a creamy-white pompom. The abundant, very long lasting flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne over a very long season lasting from early summer into early autumn ( up to 16 weeks in total ).
The foliage is very luxuriant and deep green.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* photos taken on 4th of July @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Baltimore Co, MD
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Orange Meadowbrite'
Also called 'Art's Pride'. Fast growing, to 4 x 3 feet with luxuriant deep green foliage and spectacular, profuse, fragrant, rich deep orange flowers during mid summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Paranoia'
Vigorous, upright and compact, reaching up to 3 x 2 feet, with luxuriant mid-green foliage and abundant flowers, up to 3 inches across, with golden-yellow petals and a black cone.
'Prairie Frost'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 3 feet in height, with very attractive blue-green foliage that is boldly margined creamy-white.
The rosy-pink flowers, up to 4 inches wide, are borne all summer long.
Hardy zones 3 to 9.
'Prairie Giant'
Reaches up to 3.3 feet in height. This very bold, "Echinacea on Steroids" produces very large, luxuriant mid-green basal leaves, up to 2 feet x 4.5 inches, and huge, rich pink flowers, up to 9 inches across.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
'Prairie Splendor'
Compact and dense in habit, reaching up to 26 inches in height. It is great for use in containers.
The large, pale pink flowers, up to 6 inches across, are borne early summer until autumn frosts, the longest period of any Echinacea. The flowers are even borne profusely during the first year after planting.
* photo taken on July 13 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 10 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 19 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Purple Splendor'
A dwarf Coneflower, forming a dense, compact clump, reaching a maximum size of 2 x 1.5 feet.
The reddish-pink flowers are borne from mid summer until autumn frosts.
* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD
'Red Knee High'
Compact and sturdy, reaching up to 2 x 2 ( rarely over 1.5 ) feet, with very abundant, intense raspberry-red flowers, up to 3 inches across, borne early summer into early autumn ( up to 4 + months ). This is among my favorite of all Echinaceas, it can outcompete almost any summer bedding plant, with up to 35 or more blooms at a time and better yet - it's a perennial!
Hardy zones 3 to 8
'Ruby Giant'
Reaches a maximum clump size of 4 x 5 feet with huge, fragrant, intense pinkish-red flowers, up to 7 inches across. The flowers are borne mid summer to early autumn.
The foliage is luxuriant deep green.
Hardy zones 3 to 9.
* photo taken on Oct 21 2014 @ Smithsonian Inst., Washington, DC
'Ruby Star'
Very strong stemmed, reaching a maximum size of 3.7 x 3.8 feet, with large deep green leaves and mid summer through autumn flowers. The large flowers, up to 4.5 inches wide, have a dark brown cone and ruby-red petals. The flower petals are horizontally arranged rather than .
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on October 15 2010 in Howard County, MD
* photo taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
'Sombrero Hot Pink'
Reaches a maximum size of 21 x 14 ( rarely over 12 ) inches, with abundant, intense glowing mid-pink flowers, up to 3 inches across, borne atop sturdy stems.
It is among the best cultivars for containers and the front of borders.
* photos taken on 4th of July @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.
'Sparkler'
Reaches up to 3 x 2 feet, with mid-green foliage that is heavily blotched and mottled creamy-white.
The very large, rosy-pink borne mid-summer to mid-autumn contrast nicely.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
'Springbrook's Crimson Star'
Reaches a maximum size of 3 x 3 feet, with sturdy stems bearing flat, deep red flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
'White Swan'
A strong grower, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 3.5 feet, with abundant, fragrant, large, white flowers, up to 4.3 inches across, borne from mid summer into early autumn, lasting over 3 months.
Hardy zones 3 to 8, it often comes true from seed.
* photo taken on 4th of July 2010 in Washington, D.C.
* photos taken on July 17 2010 @ Morris Arboretum, Philly, PA
* photos taken on August 2 2010 in Bayfield, Ontario
* photo taken on July 13 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 26 2015 @ Niagara Parks Bot. Gardens, Niagara Falls, ON
* photos taken on Aug 9 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
* photos taken on July 22 2023 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea simulata ( Pale Purple Echinacea )
Also called Wavyleaf Purple Coneflower. It is similar to Echinacea pallida but the flowers have yellow anthers.
It is native to the Ozark Mountains in Missouri and northern Arkansas and prefers dry soil. Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun on very well drained soil; it is tolerant of poor soil, extreme heat and drought.
Echinacea tennesseensis ( Tennessee Coneflower )
A perennial reaching up to 3.3 x 3.4 feet, that is native to Tennessee where it is endangered. Very long lived, up to 10 years or more.
The lance-shaped leaves, up to 7 inches in length, are deep green.
The pinkish-purple flowers, up to 4 inches across, are borne early to late summer. The flowers nearly always face east.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun ( tolerates partial shade but is more sparse ). Very drought tolerant. If it is intended to propagated these from seed then it is important to keep it away from other species of Echinacea which it can cross pollinate with.
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on July 11 2014 in Washington, DC
'Pixie Meadowbrite'
Forms a dense, long lived, sturdy clump, up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet, with very profuse, soft pink ( orange cone ) flowers, up to 3 inches across, borne over a very long season. This compact form is great for containers.
The very attractive, dense foliage is narrow and luxuriant mid blue-green.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
'Rocky Top'
Vigorous but compact, reaching up to 3.3 x 4.2 feet; blooming abundantly.
Hardy north to zone 4
* photo taken on July 10 2013 in Howard Co, MD
* photo taken on July 11 2014 @ U.S. Botanical Garden, Wash., DC
* photo taken @ U.S. Botanical Garden, Wash., DC on Aug 25 2014
HYBRIDS
The multi-species complex hybrids beneath are generally propagated from division or tissue culture.
Echinacea 'After Midnight'
Forms a very compact, dwarf clump, reaching a maximum size of 1 x 1 feet, with blue green foliage. It is great for edging and containers.
The fragrant, broad-petalled, deep pinkish-purple ( with reddish-black cone ) flowers are borne mid summer through early to mid autumn. The flowers are borne atop black stems.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'All That Jazz'
Forms a bushy clump, up to 3 x 2 feet with intense lavender-pink, quilled, pinwheel flowers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Aloha'
A moderate growing, dense, sturdy, upright perennial, reaching up to 2 x 1.3 feet in 1.5 years, eventually up to 3 x 3 feet.
The toothed, lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 x 2.3 inches in size. The foliage is deep green.
The fragrant, bright yellow ( with orange cone ) flowers, up to 4.8 ( rarely over 3 ) inches across, are borne early summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Artisan Red Ombre'
Compact,dense and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.9 x 2.4 feet in size.
The foliage is deep green.
The abundant, very large, deep orangish-red ( opening red ) flowers, up to 4 inches wide, appear early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on Aug 28 2023 in Elkridge, MD
Echinacea 'Artisan Soft Orange'
Compact,dense and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.9 x 2.4 feet in size.
The foliage is deep green.
The abundant, very large, soft orange flowers, up to 4 inches wide, appear early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 26 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Artisan Yellow Ombre'
Compact, dense and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.9 x 2.4 feet in size.
The foliage is mid-green.
The abundant, very large, golden-yellow flowers up to 4 inches wide, appear early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Aug 8 2023 in Elkridge, MD
Echinacea ‘Big Kahuna’
Vigorous, sturdy, dense and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.3 x 1.8 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2.7 x 1.8 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 5.5 x 2.1 inches in size.
The fragrant, pale orange flowers, up to 5.5 inches wide, appear early summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Bravado'
Possibly a cultivar of E. purpurea; vigorously reaching up to 4 x 3 feet.
The abundant, large, intense rosy-pink flowers, up to 5 inches across, are borne early summer until autumn frost. The flower petals are held flat rather than drooping.
Hardy zones 3 to 8.
* photos taken on June 28 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 19 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 29 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 17 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 2 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 15 2020 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Butter Pecan'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 1.5 feet.
The ovate foliage is deep green.
The abundant, creamy-white, very double flowers are huge ( up to 4 inches wide ) for a plant of its size. They appear early summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Cara Mia'
Compact in habit, reachign up to 1.4 x 1.3 feet in 1.5 years and eventually up to 1.7 x 2.5 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 8.5 x 3.5 inches in size.
The very abundant, bright lemon-yellow, very double flowers are borne over a long season from early summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photos taken on Aug 14 2024 @ Coventry Gardens, Windsor, ON
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
A well-branched, very sturdy perennial, reaching up to 3 x 2.5 feet.
The abundant, large flowers occur in multiple colors on the same plant, ranging from intense golden-yellow, orange to red and deep rosy-pink. The flowers, up to 4 inches wide, have a large brown cone. They are borne over a very long season from early summer until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 4 to 9.
* photo taken on June 10 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 18 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 22 2014 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 13 2021 in Elkridge, MD
* photos taken on July 12 2022 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Cleopatra'
A very sturdy, upright, compact perennial, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.1 feet in 1 year, eventually to 2.3 x 2.5 ( rarely over 1.5 x 2 ) feet, .
The foliage is luxuriant mid-green.
It bears abundant, large, bright yellow flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, all summer long.
Hardy zones 3 to 9.
* photos taken on Sep 21 2013 in Harford C., MD
* photo taken on June 22 2014 in Howard Co., MD
Echinacea 'Coconut Lime'
Fast growing, reaching up to 3 x 2.5 feet, with sturdy stems.
The very double white flowers with creamy-yellow pom pom cones, are up to 3 inches across, borne early summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photo taken on Aug 2 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on July 11 2014
Echinacea 'Coral Reef'
Vigorous and sturdy in habit, reaching up to 4 x 2.5 feet. The very double, intense deep orange, pompom flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne summer into autumn.
A single plant can produce over 25 blooms at a time. 'Hot Papaya' is similar but superior for general landscape use.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
Echinacea 'Crazy Pink'
Forms a clump, up to 2.5 x 2 feet, with very Abundant flowers with drooping, intense mid-pink petals and an orange cone. A single plant may bear as many as 100 flowers at a time.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Dark Shadows Wicked'
Vigorous yet very upright and very compact in habit, reaching up to 13 x 15 inches in 1 season, eventually to 16 x 15 inches in size.
The foliage is deep green. The lance-shaped leaves are up to 6.5 x 2 inches in size.
The very abundant, single, intense raspberry-pink flowers, up to 3.7 inches wide, are borne atop deep brown stems. They appear early summer into early autumn. The flower petals do not droop.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Nov 9 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photos
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Mandarin'
A moderate growing perennial, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet.
The leaves are up to 6 inches in length.
The very double flowers, up to 3.2 inches wide, are deep orange.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
Echinacea 'Double Scoop Raspberry'
A perennial, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet.
The very double flowers are raspberry-red.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on July 10 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Sep 4 2016 in Elkridge, MD
Echinacea 'Elton Knight'
Forms vigorous, compact, upright clumps, up to 2 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, eventually slightly wider.
The ovate leaves are up to 5.5 x 3.7 inches in size. The very abundant, very large, intense mid-pink ( with red cone ) flowers are up to 6 inches across. The flowers with non-drooping petals are borne mid-summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Evening Glow'
Vigorous in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet with flowers that include deep yellow petals surrounding deep orangish-red petal bases and cones. The abundant flowers, up to 4.3 inches wide, appear early to mid summer, repeating in early autumn if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on July 26 2015 @ Niagara Parks Bot. Gardens, Niagara Falls, ON
* photos taken on July 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Fatal Attraction'
Moderate growing and compact, upright, reaching up to 1.9 x 1.6 feet in 1 year, eventually to 2.5 x 2 feet.
The foliage is bright green. The ovate leaves are up to 6.5 x 3.5 inches in size.
Its black stems abundantly bearing very full, intense purplish-pink flowers up to 3.5 inches wide.
Originated from Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 * patent photo
Echinacea 'Ferris Wheel'
A vigorous, dense perennial, reaching up to 2 x 1.2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2 x 1.5 feet.
The ovate leaves average 5.5 x 3.2 inches in size. The abundant, creamy-yellow ( with orange cone ) flowers, up to 4.3 inches wide, are very quilled. The flowers appear mid-summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photos
Echinacea 'Fiesta Orange'
Also called Echinacea 'Evolution Fiesta'. Fast growing, compact and upright, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.6 feet in 1 season, eventually to 3 x 2 feet.
The narrowly-ovate leaves average 5 x 2.3 inches in size.
The orange, single flowers, up to 2.8 inches wide, appear all summer long.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Flame Thrower'
A vigorous, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 3 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 4 x 3.7 feet.
It bears very abundant, fragrant flowers, up to 4 inches wide, that are deep reddish-orange on the inside fading to intense orange on the outside. The flowers are borne over a very long season from early summer to mid autumn if deadheaded.
The leaves are up to 8 x 2.5 inches in size.
Hardy zones 3 to 9. May be difficult to grow in the humid Mid Atlantic.
* photos taken on Sep 23 2013 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Giddy Pink'
Fast growing, dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 1.9 x 2 feet.
The foliage is mid-green.
The very abundant, bright pink flowers appear mid-summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Echinacea 'Glowing Dream'
Vigorous but compact in habit, reaching up to 1.2 x 1.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2.8 x 2.8 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves average 4.5 x 1.2 inches in size.
The hot pink flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, appear early to mid summer, repeating into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
* photo taken on Sep 26 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Green Envy'
Moderate growing and sturdy, reaching up to 4 x 3.3 feet with large, fragrant flowers, up to 5 inches across with deep pink cones and petals that are pink and variegated with bright green towards the tips. The flowers are borne early summer through autumn on heavily branched stalks.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
Echinacea 'Green Jewel'
Moderate growing, dense, compact and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 1.7 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet. It is great for containers, especially against a dark background.
The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 7 x 2.5 inches in size.
The fragrant, large, bright green flowers, up to 4.5 inches across, are borne mid summer lasting up to 8+ weeks. Very heavy flowering, up to 20 or more blooms may be produced at a time. The flower petals fade to whitish-green while the cone remains mid-green.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos courtesy of Milan Havlis leading nurseryman of Czech Republic
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on Aug 25 2014
* patent photos
Echinacea 'Guava Ice'
A Plants Nouveau introduction with sturdy stems bearing large, very double, snowcone-like flowers, up to 4 inches tall, that are pinkish-orange color. The unique color of the flowers is comparable to the inside of a Guava fruit. The flowers are borne early summer to early autumn.
The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 7.5 x 2 inches in size.
Guava Ice is moderate growing, upright and sturdy, reaching up to 2.3 x 1.9 feet at the end of the first summer, eventually to 2.5 x 3 feet.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.
* patent photos
Echinacea 'Harvest Moon'
Produced by Matthew Saul, this Echinacea forms a vigorous clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 2.5 feet.
The large, fragrant, golden-yellow ( with huge golden-orange cone ) flowers, up to 4 inches across, with drooping petals. The flowers are borne from early summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on October 15 2010 in Howard County, MD
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photos taken on July 26 2015 @ Niagara Parks Bot. Gardens, Niagara Falls, ON
* photo taken on June 7 2019 @ Univ. of Maryland, College Park
* photos taken on July 26 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 19 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Hope'
Vigorous, sturdy, upright in habit, reaching up to 2.6 x 1 foot in 1 season, eventually up to 2.6 x 2 feet.
The ovate leaves average 6 x 2.3 inches in size.
The abundant, huge, fragrant flowers, up to 5 inches across, that are light pink with an intensely deep red cone.
Hardy zones 4 to 9.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Hot Lava'
A vigorous, sturdy perennial, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet, with bright orange-red ( with orange cone ), broad-petalled flowers, up to 5 inches wide.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 x 2 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on Oct 10 2020 in Howard Co., MD
Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'
Forms a sturdy, vigorous clump, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3 feet, with exotic looking flowers that are intense orange petalled with a very large cone that looks like a reddish-orange pompom.
The fragrant, very double flowers, up to 3.5 inches across, are borne early summer into mid autumn.
The glowing flowers can stand out from a great distance.
The thick, sturdy, well branched, deep red stems also bear luxuriant deep green foliage. The narrow-ovate leaves are up to 7 x 3 inches in size.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
Originated from hybridizer Arie Bloom.
* photo taken on Sep 5 2012 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on Sep 15 2011 in Baltimore Co, MD
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
Echinacea 'Hot Summer'
Very vigorous and large growing, up to 3 x 1.3 feet in the first season, eventually to 5 x 3 feet, but tends to flop over.
The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 7 x 3 inches in size.
The flowers, up to 4.5 inches wide, are intense orange or often yellow later deepening to red as they age.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Kismet Intense Orange'
Very vigorous, dense, very compact and upright in habit, reaching up to 2 x 2.1 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7.2 x 3 inches in size.
Large, deep orange flowers, up to 4.5 inches wide, appear all summer long, often appearing into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, with excellent winter survival, even in Minnesota.
* photos taken on Sep 26 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Oct 6 2021 in Howard County, MD
* photos taken on Oct 7 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Echinacea 'Kismet Raspberry'
Very vigorous but dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 3.3 x 2.6 ( rarely over 2.5 ) feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7 x 2.5 inches in size.
Large, intense deep rose-pink flowers, up to 4.8 inches wide, appear all summer long, often appearing into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, with excellent winter survival, even in Minnesota.
* photo taken on July 20 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 1 2022 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
* photos taken on Aug 11 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 5 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on July 22 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Kismet Red'
Very vigorous but dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 ( rarely over 1.5 x 2 ) feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7 inches long.
Large, bright red flowers appear all summer long, often appearing into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, with excellent winter survival, even in Minnesota.
* photo taken on Sep 26 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Oct 30 2023 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Aug 15 2024 in Kincardine, ON
Echinacea 'Kismet White'
Very vigorous but dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 ( rarely over 1.5 x 2 ) feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7 inches long.
Large, bright white flowers appear all summer long, often appearing into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, with excellent winter survival, even in Minnesota.
* photo taken on Sep 26 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Kismet Yellow'
Very vigorous but dense,compact and upright in habit, reaching up to 3 x 2.6 ( rarely over 1.5 x 2 ) feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 5 x 2 inches in size.
Large, bright yellow flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, appear all summer long, often appearing into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, with excellent winter survival, even in Minnesota.
* photos taken on Sep 26 2020 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Oct 24 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Leilani'
Fast growing, sturdy and very upright, reaching up to 2.1 x 1.3 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 3.7 x 3.7 feet in size.
The glowing yellow flowers, up to 5 inches wide, appear like Sunflowers. They are borne early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 +.
* photos taken on July 25 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Lilliput'
Very vigorous but dwarf, compact and study, upright, reaching up to 1.1 x 1.5 feet in 1 year, eventually to 1.5 x 1.5 feet.
The ovate leaves are up to 8 x 3 inches in size. The foliage is deep green.
The reddish-pink flowers, up to 2.8 inches wide, are borne from early summer, lasting over 3 months.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
Echinacea 'Little Annie'
Dwarf but very heavy blooming with pink flowers.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Lucky Star'
Forms a very vigorous, bushy, upright, long lived clump, up to 3.3 x 2 feet, with pure white flowers with a large, orange-yellow cone. The flowers are borne mid summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Mango Meadowbrite'
Vigorous and upright in habit, reaching up to 2.7 x 2.7 feet in 2 years, eventually up to 3 x 3 feet,
The narrowly lance-shaped leaves are up to 9 x 2 inches in size. The foliage is glossy deep green.
The sweetly light fragranced, deep yellowish-orange flowers, up to 4.8 inches wide, appear abundantly mid to late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Marmalade'
Reaches a maximum size of 3.1 x 3.8 feet with strong stems bearing very abundant, large, fragrant, very double, intense bright orange flowers, up to 4 inches across. The flowers appear early summer and lasting up to 12 weeks.
The narrow foliage is very glossy, deep green.
Hardy zones 3 to 9. Originated from plant breeder Arie Bloom.
* photo taken on Aug 2 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
* photos taken on June 18 2016 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Maui Sunshine'
Forms a very-vigorous clump of strong branched stems, reaching up to 3.3 x 3 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 x 2.3 inches in size.
The fragrant, intense, golden-yellow ( bright orange cone ) flowers, up to 4.3 inches across, are borne mid-summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9.
* photo taken on June 26 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Now Cheesier'
Despite it's cheese name, this is a very showy, compact ( up to 3.3 x 3 feet ) perennial with very intense, golden-yellow flowers, up to 5.5 inches wide.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 6 x 2 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
Echinacea 'Orange Skipper'
Vigorous, compact, dense and sturdy, upright in habit, reaching up to 1.9 x 2 feet at the end of the first season, eventually to 2 x 2 feet in size.
The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 8 x 2.6 inches in size.
The fragrant, intense deep orange flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, appear all summer long.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Panther Pink'
Dwarf in habit, reaching a maximum size of 2.8 x 3 ( rarely exceeding 1.5 ) feet. It typically reaches a width of 2 feet in 3 years.
The flowers are intensely pink.
Echinacea 'Pica Bella'
Reaches up to 3.3 x 2.8 feet, with sturdy stems very profusely bearing quilled, narrow petalled deep pink flowers, up to 4 inches across, borne mid-summer into autumn. The very luxuriant mid-green foliage is very attractive. Easy to grow.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Pineapple Sundae'
Reaches up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet.
The intense golden-yellow, double, snowcone-like flowers appear mid-summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'Pink Double Delight'
Very compact, dense and sturdy, reaching a maximum size of 32 x 38 inches, with exotic looking, very double flowers that are sparsely bright pink petalled with a very large cone that looks like a bright pink pompom. The very profuse flowers, up to 3 inches across, are borne early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* photo taken on Sep 5 2012 in Burtonsville, MD
* photo taken on July 10 2013 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on Sep 29 2013 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on July 5 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Jun 24 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 26 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 22 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 20 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Pink Poodle'
Forms a vigorous, sturdy-stemmed clump up to 2.7 x 1.5 feet at the end of the first season, eventually to 2.7 x 2.7 feet. It bears huge, very double, mid pink, Dahlia-like, pom-pom flowers, over 4 inches across. They are borne summer into autumn. Over 20 flowers may be borne at a time on a single plant.
The ovate leaves are up to 9 x 3.8 inches in size.
Hardy zones 4 to 9
* patent photo
'Echinacea 'Pow Wow White'
A well-branched, sturdy, compact, perennial, up to 3 x 2.4 ( rarely over 2.5 ) feet.
It bears stunning, very abundant, fragrant, white flowers, up to 4 inches across. They are borne early summer into mid-autumn lasting up to 5 months. The flowers are long lasting and do not fade. It will bloom over a long season even if not deadheaded.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on Oct 30 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Nov 10 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 15 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 7 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 25 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 14 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 25 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 13 2019 in Catonsville, MD
* photos taken on June 24 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 30 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Pow Wow Wild Berry'
A well-branched, compact, perennial, up to 2.3 x 2.6 feet.
It bears stunning, very abundant, fragrant, intense deep pinkish-purple flowers, up to 4 inches across. They are borne early summer into mid-autumn lasting up to 5 months. The flowers are long lasting and do not fade. It will bloom over a long season even if not deadheaded.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on July 17 2016 in Blyth, Ontario
* photos taken on July 25 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Nov 26 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Howard Co., MD
* photo taken on July 14 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 26 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 19 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 24 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 17 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 27 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 18 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 3 2020 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 8 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 15 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 22 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 28 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 14 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 26 2023 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 21 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Purity'
Forms a very sturdy, dense, compact, upright clump, reaching up to 2.1 x 1.5 feet at the end of the first season, eventually up to 2.2 x 1.9 feet.
The lance-shaped to ovate leaves are up to 7.2 x 3 inches in size.
The very abundant, pure white flowers, 4.5 inches across, with huge bright orange cones, up to 2 inches across, are borne summer into autumn. The flowers look like that of the Shasta Daisy with petals that do not droop. This very heavy flowering plant can bear over 25 blooms at a time.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Quills and Thrills'
A vigorous, dense, upright perennial, reaching up to 2.3 x 2.3 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 3 x 2.5 feet.
The ovate leaves are up to 8 x 3.5 inches in size.
The large, pinkish-purple ( with orange cone ) flowers, up to 4.2 inches wide, are quilled. They apear mid-summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photos
Echinacea 'Raspberry Truffle'
Forms a very vigorous clump of sturdy reddish-black stems, reaching up to 1.4 x 1.4 feet in 6 months, eventually to 3 x 2.5 feet.
The thick foliage resembles that of Echinacea purpurea.
The very abundant, fragrant, reddish-pink, pompom flowers, up to 4 inches across, are borne over a very long season of up to 12 weeks from early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on July 9 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 7 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 25 2018 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Rosita'
A vigorous, compact perennial, reaching up to 20 inches x 2 feet. It is great for containers.
The fragrant, soft pink flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, fade to pinkish-white with age. The broad petals that extend from the orange-red cone do not droop. The flowers are borne mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 +, it is very drought tolerant.
Echinacea 'Salsa Red'
A sturdy, compact perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet, very profusely bearing intense orange-red flowers, up to 3 inches across. Hundreds of flowers may be borne on a plant from early summer to mid autumn.
Echinacea 'Secret Affair'
A vigorous, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 26 inches x 2 feet.
The foliage is deep green.
The abundant, very large, double, rosy-pink flowers, up to 3.8 inches wide, are borne over a very long season lasting mid-summer to late autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD
Echinacea 'Secret Joy'
A vigorous, sturdy, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2.4 x 2.2 feet in 1 year, eventually to 2.5 x 2.5 feet.
The ovate leaves average 5.5 x 3 inches in size.
The fragrant, very double, pale-yellow flowers, up to 5 ( rarely over 3 ) inches across, are borne early summer until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Secret Love'
A vigorous, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2 x 1.7 feet at the end of the first season, eventually to 3 x 2 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7 x 2.5 inches in size.
The bright red, double flowers, up to 2.8 inches wide, are borne mid summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Secret Pride'
Vigorous, compact and dense in habit, reaching up to 2.2 x 2.5 feet in 2 years, eventually to 2.2 x 2.5 feet. A single clump may have up to 60 stems.
The foliage is deep green. The ovate leaves average 5.2 x 2.3 inches in size.
The double, white flowers, up to 3.4 inches wide, appear mid-summer into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Secret Romance'
A fast growing, sturdy, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
The ovate leaves are up to 6 x 2.2 inches in size.
The stunning, fragrant, large, double flowers are up to 4 inches across. The intense, mid-pink flowers are borne over a long season lasting early summer to early autumn if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 4 to 9.
* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Solar Flare'
Forms a vigorous, long lived clump of sturdy purplish-black stems, reaching a maximum size of 40 inches x 3 feet.
The intense coral-orange ( with deep red cone ) flowers, up to 5 inches across, are borne mid summer through early to mid autumn. The petals are not drooping.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on June 29 2016 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Sombrero Adobe'
A moderate growing, dense, compact, sturdy, well-branched, upright perennial, reaching up to 1.6 x 1.3 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 2.3 x 2.3 feet. It is great for containers and the small garden.
The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 4.2 x 2 inches in size. The foliage is deep green.
The intense deep orange flowers are up to 3.7 inches wide.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on June 23 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 20 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* photos taken on July 9 2024 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 19 2024 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Sombrero Baja Red'
A moderate growing, dense, compact, sturdy, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2.2 x 2.3 feet. It is great for containers and the small garden.
The foliage is mid-green. The leaves are up to 6 x 2 inches in size.
The intense scarlet-red flowers are up to 3.3 inches wide.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photo taken on Sep 28 2023 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Sombrero Blanco'
A moderate growing, dense, compact, sturdy, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2.2 x 2.3 feet. It is great for containers and the small garden.
The foliage is mid-green. The leaves are up to 6 x 2 inches in size.
The very large, pure white flowers are up to 3.5 inches wide.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
Echinacea 'Sombrero Flamenco Orange'
A moderate growing, dense, upright, sturdy, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2.8 x 2.5 feet, that is great for containers and the smaller garden.
The narrowly-ovate foliage is mid-green.
The intense, coral-pink flowers are up to 3.5 inches across
Echinacea 'Sombrero Hot Coral'
A dense, compact, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2 feet x 26 inches, that is great for containers and the smaller garden.
The intense, orange-red flowers are up to 3.3 inches across.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.
* photo taken on Oct 6 2012 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on June 24 2019 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Sombrero Hot Pink'
A vigorous, dense, compact, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2.8 feet, that is great for containers and the smaller garden.
The foliage is mid-green. The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 7.5 x 2 inches in size.
The intense, hot pink flowers are up to 3.5 inches across.
Hardy zones 5a to 8.
Echinacea 'Sombrero Lemon Yellow'
A vigorous, dense, compact, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2.8 feet, that is great for containers and the smaller garden.
The foliage is mid-green. The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 4.5 x 2 inches in size.
The intense, deep yellow flowers are up to 3.5 inches across.
Hardy zones 5a to 8.
* photo taken on July 7 2016 in Elkridge, MD
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
Echinacea 'Sombrero Salsa Red'
A dense, compact, well-branched perennial, reaching up to 2 x 2.3 feet. It is great for containers and the small garden.
The intense scarlet-red flowers are up to 3.3 inches wide.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.
* photos taken on July 18 2014 in Howard Co., MD
* photos taken on Oct 18 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 23 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 28 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Southern Belle'
A very vigorous, upright perennial, reaching up to 3.5 x 3 feet.
This Echinacea with E. tennesseensis parentage, abundantly bearing, long-lasting, fully-double flowers, up to 4 inches across. the flowers are deep pink with intense pink-purple to reddish-purple pompom centers.
The flower season lasts from early summer into mid autumn. It has among the longest flowering season of all Echinaceas if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( 4 on protected sites )
* photos taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD
Echinacea 'Summer Salsa'
Moderate growing and sturdy perennial, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
It bears very double, intense orange flowers, up to 3.5 inches wide, from mid summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8
* photos taken on June 10 2013 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Summer Sun'
Vigorous growing and upright, reaching up to 3.5 x 2 feet with thick sturdy stems.
The narrow-ovate leaves are up to 6.3 x 2.3 inches in size.
The fragrant, large, intense bright orange fading to red flowers, up to 5 inches across, are borne early summer into early autumn lasting up to 10 weeks or more. It is very attractive in having different color blooms on the same plant.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Sundown'
Also called 'Even Saul' or 'Big Sky Sundown'; it is a hybrid between Echinacea paradoxa & E. purpurea. Forms a vigorous clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 40 x 40 inches, with luxuriant deep green foliage.
The stunning, very fragrant, large flowers, up to 6 inches across, are intense deep orange with a red cone, borne mid summer through early to mid autumn. The flowers fade to pink as they age. This cultivar looks great combined with purplish-blue flowers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8, it is even known to survive in Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta. It originated from plant breeder Even Saul.
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photos taken on July 9 2013 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Sunny Days Lemon'
Fast growing, sturdy and upright in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 1.5 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 2.5 x 2.7 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves average 4.4 x 1.4 inches in size.
The large, bright yellow, double, pompom flowers, up to 3.2 inches wide, appear mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photos taken on Sep 17 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Sunny Days Ruby'
Fast growing, sturdy and upright in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 2.7 feet in 1.5 years, eventually to 2 x 2.7 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves average 4.4 x 1.4 inches in size.
The large, intense ruby-red, double, pompom flowers, up to 3.2 inches wide, appear mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Sunrise'
Forms a clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 40 inches x 3 feet.
The very fragrant, huge flowers, up to 6 inches across, are pale yellow with a deeper golden-yellow cone, borne early summer through early to mid autumn.
The flowers fade to creamy-white as they age.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on June 30 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Aug 2 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
* photos taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD
* photo taken on June 26 2024 in Columbia, MD
Echinacea 'Sunseeker Magenta'
Moderate growing, compact and sturdy in habit, reaching up to 1.9 x 1.5 feet in 1 season, eventually to 2 x 2 feet.
The ovate leaves are deep green.
The very abundant, intense magenta-pink, large ( up to 4.1 inches wide ), semi-double flowers appear all summer long.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on July 5 2023 in Elkridge, MD
Echinacea 'Sunseeker Orange'
Moderate growing, compact and sturdy in habit, reaching up to 1.9 x 1.5 feet in 1 season, eventually to 2 x 2 feet.
The ovate leaves are deep green.
The very abundant, intense deep orangish-red, large ( up to 4.1 inches wide ), semi-double flowers appear all summer long. The flowers are borne atop deep purplish-red stems.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* photo taken on Aug 28 2023 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Sunseeker Tequila Sunrise'
* see link below
https://www.greentradehort.com/our-plants/p/echinacea-sunseekers-tequila-sunrise
Echinacea 'Sunset'
Forms a dense, upright clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 3.3 x 3 feet.
The fragrant, orange ( with red cone ) flowers, are borne mid summer through mid autumn ( sometimes blooming even after heavy frosts ).
Hardy zones 4 to 8
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Tangerine Dream'
Vigorous in habit, reaching uop to 2 x 2 feet at end of first season, eventually up to 3 x 3 feet.
The very fragrant, large, intense orange flowers, up to 4.5 inches across, are borne early summer to early autumn, lasting over 8 weeks.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* patent photo
Echinacea 'Tiki Torch'
Forms a vigorous, strong-stemmed, upright clump, reaching up to 4 x 3 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 8 x 2 inches in size.
It bears very abundant, large, fragrant, intense orange ( with deep orange cones ) flowers, up to 5 inches across, borne mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 9. It originated with Terra Nova.
* photos taken on July 1 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Nov 2 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 29 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 12 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* photo taken on Jul 17 2017 in Ottawa, ON
Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'
Dense and fast growing, reaching up to 3 feet x 32 inches with sturdy stems.
The lance-shaped leaves are up to 7 x 1.6 inches in size.
It bears abundant, fragrant, yellow turning to intense scarlet-red flowers borne mid summer until autumn frosts lasting up to 8 weeks or more. The flowers are huge, up to 6 inches across. Looks great with yellow and blue-purple flowers.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, may be difficult in the humid Mid Atlantic.
* photos taken on June 20 2014 in Harford Co., MD
* photo taken on Sep 26 2020 in Howard Co., MD
Echinacea 'Twilight'
Forms a vigorous clump of sturdy stems, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3 feet.
The fragrant, intense pinkish-red ( with red cone ) flowers are borne mid summer through early to mid autumn. The flowers are orange as they open.
Hardy zones 3 to 9
* photos taken on June 17 2011 in Howard County, MD
* photos taken on Sep 21 2013 in Harford C., MD
* photo taken on Oct 21 2014 @ Smithsonian Inst., Wash., DC
Echinacea 'Vintage Wine'
Forms a compact clump, up to 2.7 x 2.2 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet, with luxuriant deep green foliage. The narrowly-ovate leaves are up to 8 x 3 inches in size.
The very abundant, intense raspberry-red flowers, up to 4 inches across, areborne mid summer until autumn frosts. The flower petals are held flat rather than drooping. It is great in containers.
Hardy zones 4 to 8
Echinacea 'White Double Delight'
A perennial, reaching up to 2.5 x 2 feet, very profusely bearing double white flowers.
ADDITIONAL VARIETIES
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP22775.html ( Firebird Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-firebird/
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP28651.html ( Mini Belle Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP28524.html ( Butterfly Postman Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-post301-postman/
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP20498.html ( Mistral Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP23086.html ( Daydream Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2014/0075632.html ( Chiquita Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-chiquita/
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2012/0304353.html ( Phoenix Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP18933.html ( Raspberry Tart Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP15090.html ( Arts Pride Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP26159.html ( Big Kahuna Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP23018.html ( Secret Passion Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2012/0260384.html ( Secret Desire Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP23060.html ( Secret Lust Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP25061.html ( Secret Glow Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP24506.html ( Vanilla Cupcake Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP32653.html ( Canary Feathers Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP23172.html ( Mama Mia Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2014/0259245.html ( Meteor Red Echinacea )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP25149.html ( Meteor Yellow Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-meteor-yellow/
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP26110.html ( Dixie Scarlet Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-dixie-scarlet/
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP26160.html ( Dixie Sun Echinacea )
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-dixie-sun/
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-santa-fe/ https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/echinacea-mid-atlantic-region/echinacea-purple-emperor/
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