Coneflower, also known as Echinacea Prima Saffron, is a small perennial with an abundance of vivid saffron-colored daisies and a conspicuous orange-brown central cone. This dwarf coneflower, which blooms from the beginning of summer until the first frost, is great for patio pots, tiny gardens, or planting in large groups at the front of the border.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
20" (in) |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Echinacea Prima Saffron (Coneflower) | Prima Saffron Echinacea, Coneflower Prima Saffron, Echinacea 'TNECHPS', Prima Series || Coneflower, also known as Echinacea Prima Saffron, is a small perennial with an abundance of vivid saffron-colored daisies and a conspicuous orange-brown central cone. This dwarf coneflower, which blooms from the beginning of summer until the first frost, is great for patio pots, tiny gardens, or planting in large groups at the front of the border.
Full Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens