Echinacea Big Sky Series TM 'Sundown ('Evan Saul' PPAF)'
Sundown Coneflower
Attractive selection with warm russet-orange flowers and a prominent, brownish central cone. The nice wide petals are slightly reflexed and overlap. This is tall coneflower that is used in the central portion of the display. Blooms appear in the summer.
Interesting Notes Plant this one up close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like fragrance.
Growing Tips 'Sundown' is a vigorous grower. It is adaptable to a wide range of conditions for full sun to part shade in a medium, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flower will significantly prolong their bloom time.
Height 32-40 Inches
Spread 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
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Sun Tolerant
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Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
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Dry
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Moist in Spring / Dry in Summer
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Moderate
Soil Type
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Amended
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Clay
Attributes
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Medicinal
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Dried Flower
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Drought Tolerant
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Cut Flower / or Foliage
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Fragrant
Nature Attraction
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Songbirds
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Butterflies
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Beneficial Insects
Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant
Season of Interest
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Late Summer
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Winter
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Summer
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Fall
Flower Form
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Daisies
Design Use
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Structure
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Massing
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Specimen Plant
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Filler
Native Range / Habitat
Comments
A cross between two native coneflowers produced this beautiful plant. It is quite adaptable and tolerant of our climate extremes.
