Perennial
Multicolored flower blooms that are low-maintenance and attract pollinators? Yes, please! Summersong™ Firefinch™ (Echinacea hybrid) from Proven Winners is a remarkable compact coneflower with a fusion of blooms effortlessly achieved without pruning or deadheading. Just plant in a sunny area with dry soil and sit back and watch the show of vibrant pink and red flowers come alive. Noteworthy as a cut flower, consider bringing the beauty indoors by incorporating several into your arrangement.
As coneflowers gracefully fade, the seed heads step in, providing food for birds during the fall and winter. This native perennial is truly resilient, thriving amidst drought and heat.
Vital Details:
Plant Size: 16" tall x 18" wide
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Dry to medium
Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator Value: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
Host Plant To The Following: Many species of butterfly and moth including Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, and the Wavy-Lined Emerald moth.
Notable Features: Proven Winners, native, long-blooming, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, no deadheading required.
Care Notes: Deadheading spent coneflower blooms can help promote new flower production, but this isn’t necessary.
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ #US 7,982,110
