'Frankly Scarlet' coneflower, an Echinacea hybrid, is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and gardeners worldwide. It has vivid scarlet-red blooms that last throughout the summer and will attract pollinators and you in equal measure. This native perennial is a garden mainstay for good reason, it keeps deer out of your yard and provides food for birds and pollinators for many seasons, all while adding interest that lasts throughout the growing season!
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
16" - 20" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Average |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
Color Coded 'Frankly Scarlet' Coneflower | Echinacea hybrid || 'Frankly Scarlet' coneflower, an Echinacea hybrid, is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and gardeners worldwide. It has vivid scarlet-red blooms that last throughout the summer and will attract pollinators and you in equal measure. This native perennial is a garden mainstay for good reason, it keeps deer out of your yard and provides food for birds and pollinators for many seasons, all while adding interest that lasts throughout the growing season!
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Fragrant,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers