Go Back Coneflower Hot Papaya

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    The blooms emerge with florescent, papaya colored ray petals and a deep orange-yellow cone. Hot Papaya matures with rich, spicy orange ray petals that are topped by a double, reddish-orange pompom. Each pompom has a remarkable papaya colored halo in the center that grows as it ages. Prefers moist, but well drained to get established, once established, it is very drought tolerant.

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    Flower Color

    Orange

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    24-30 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    30-36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower, Fragrant, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, Long blooming , Showy flower, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Midsummer to frost

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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