Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'
Common name: Coneflower 'Hot Papaya'
Highly fragrant 3" bright orange pom-pom-shaped flowers bloom from midsummer until mid-fall.
Birds love the seed heads of this plant so leaving the flower stalks up during the winter will not only add winter interest it will also attract birds to your garden.
Makes a great cut flower that will last for weeks. Deer resistant.
Plant in masses for a bold color of display in the landscape.
Height: 30-36"
Spread: 24-30"
Exposure: Full sun to part
Zone: 4-9
Photos credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc