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Echinacea 'Eccentric'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly cut flowers.
The Echinacea 'Eccentric' cone flower lives up to its name with reflexed petals that transform from purple to reddish-orange, forming a large pompon of fiery tones. This hardy and disease-resistant perennial, bred in England, is a magnet for pollinators and a food source for songbirds in the fall. Enjoy continuous blooms throughout the summer, with striking combinations of single purple and mature red double flowers on the same plant. Its strong stems and long-lasting blooms make it ideal for cutting and arranging. This compact coneflower thrives in sunny gardens and containers, preferring moist soil initially but becoming drought-tolerant.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1769
/ 2656
#1769 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Grow Zone
49
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching floral displays
- Conservationists looking to support local pollinator populations
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited sun or poorly draining soil
- Beginners wary of managing occasional pest or fungal issues
- Perfectionists expecting exact color matches to catalog photos
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A high-traffic destination for bees, butterflies, and local songbirds.
Bloom Longevity
Continuous summer flowering provides a reliable, long-lasting garden display.
Hardiness
Robust perennial performance across a wide range of growing zones.
Cut Flower Utility
Strong stems and unique pompon blooms excel in indoor arrangements.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes quickly and thrives with minimal supplemental watering once mature.
Visual Impact
Dynamic color-shifting petals create a sophisticated, fiery focal point.
Key Specs
Grow Zone
4 - 9
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Normal, Loamy, Poor
Moisture
Dry and Moist, well-drained
Bloom Start
Early Summer
Bloom End
Late Summer
Features
- Striking pompon-like blooms in fiery tones
- Hardy and disease-resistant
- Attracts pollinators and songbirds
- Continuous blooms throughout summer
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Drought tolerant once established
- Suitable for containers
- Unique color-changing blooms
- Attracts beneficial wildlife
- Long-lasting cut flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Echinacea 'Eccentric' for its striking, unique bloom design and robust quality. Many reviewers highlight the plant's vigorous growth and its ability to establish well, producing the distinctive, vibrant flowers as advertised. The reliability of its performance, delivering on its promise of an unusual and beautiful garden addition, is a recurring positive theme. Gardeners appreciate how this variety truly stands out, adding an eccentric yet elegant touch to their landscapes. Its consistent display of unique blooms makes it a favored choice.
Know before you buy
Yes. The petals begin as a purple shade and transition into a vibrant reddish-orange as the bloom matures, creating a unique, fiery pompon effect.
Absolutely. Because of its compact 2-foot size, this Echinacea is well-suited for containers, provided the pot has good drainage and receives full sun.
It is quite low-maintenance. While it needs consistent moisture when first planted, it becomes drought-tolerant once established and is naturally hardy and disease-resistant.
Yes, they are excellent for cutting. Their strong stems and long-lasting, unique blooms make them a standout choice for fresh floral arrangements.
This variety is hardy in zones 4 through 9. As long as your garden falls within these zones, the plant is capable of surviving the winter and returning the following season.
No extra effort is needed. The 'Eccentric' coneflower is a natural magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies, and it also provides a food source for songbirds in the autumn.
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