Echinacea Butterfly Orange Skipper
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting to attract local wildlife.
The Echinacea Butterfly™ Orange Skipper is a stunning coneflower variety featuring jewel-like orange petals surrounding a dark center, highly attractive to butterflies. This plant produces bright blooms throughout the summer, followed by tasty seed heads enjoyed by birds in the fall. It maintains a compact habit, growing to about 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide, making it versatile for mass plantings, borders, or containers. For optimal performance, ensure it receives full sunlight and consistently moist, well-drained soil. It is an easy-care plant that blooms in its first year.
$29.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
SKU
38193
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited space for vibrant color
- Eco-conscious homeowners supporting local pollinator populations
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, heat-hardy perennials
Who should skip it
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
- Perfectionists wanting consistent, long-lasting color intensity
- Hands-off gardeners preferring set-it-and-forget-it plants
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant orange blooms act as a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention to thrive throughout the growing season.
Bloom Reliability
Consistent flowering performance starting in the very first year.
Landscape Versatility
Compact habit fits perfectly into containers, borders, or mass plantings.
Seasonal Longevity
Extended summer color followed by bird-friendly seed heads in autumn.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems provide excellent structure for fresh indoor floral arrangements.
Key Specs
SKU
38193
Genus
Echinacea
Variety
'Orange273'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
18 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Bloom Period
Early Summer to Early Fall
Features
- Attracts butterflies with its bright orange flowers
- Sturdy stems ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Provides food for birds via seed heads in the fall
- Thrives in mass plantings, beds, borders, and containers
- Blooms reliably in its first year
- Considered an easy care plant
- Offers foliage interest
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Butterfly Orange Skipper Echinacea. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon arrival, noting its strong root systems and quick establishment in the garden. The vibrant, true orange color is a major design draw, exceeding expectations and providing a stunning focal point. Consumers appreciate how reliably this variety blooms throughout the season, attracting pollinators and demonstrating excellent hardiness. This combination of superior quality and striking aesthetic performance drives high satisfaction.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Butterfly Orange Skipper is bred to bloom reliably in its first season, so you won't have to wait until next year to enjoy its color.
Because of its compact 18-inch height and 2-foot width, this plant is perfectly suited for containers, as well as borders or mass plantings.
For the best performance, place it in a spot that receives full sun and ensure the soil is consistently moist but well-drained.
While deadheading can encourage more blooms throughout the summer, leaving the seed heads intact in the fall provides a valuable food source for local birds.
The Butterfly Orange Skipper is hardy in zones 5 through 9, making it a reliable perennial for a wide range of climates.
Yes, this variety features sturdy stems that hold up well, making them an excellent choice for bringing fresh color into your home.
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