White Flower Farm
Echinacea Artisan Soft Orange
Best distinctive color for sophisticated garden designs.
Echinacea Artisan™ Soft Orange features papaya-orange ray petals surrounding greenish-caramel cones, adding a vibrant touch to sunny borders. These well-branched plants offer abundant blooms with uniform shape and color, though the orange may lighten as flowers mature. As a North American native in the Daisy family, Coneflowers bloom from late June until frost, thriving in average soils or hot, dry conditions and resisting cold. The blooms are long-lasting when cut or dried, and the seeds provide nourishment for birds. Coneflowers are versatile, fitting into formal borders or cottage gardens, and are noted for being deer resistant.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
854
/ 2769
#854 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Common Name
Coneflower
/ Coneflower
Who it's for
- Gardeners eager to attract beneficial insects and wildlife.
- Homeowners seeking modern, warm tones for their perennial beds.
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful, fuss-free garden additions.
Who should skip it
- Long-term planners expecting decades of perennial performance.
- Gardeners with predominantly shady or partially shaded yards.
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the most economical plant purchases.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from early summer until frost.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in harsh conditions with impressive drought and cold tolerance.
Wildlife Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies and goldfinches to the garden throughout the season.
Maintenance Requirements
Low-effort perennial that requires minimal intervention once successfully established.
Deer Resistance
Reliable deterrent for local wildlife, protecting your borders from unwanted grazing.
Visual Uniformity
Well-branched structure ensures a tidy, consistent look across the entire planting.
Key Specs
Common Name
Coneflower
Hardiness Zone
4-9S/W
Exposure
Sun
Blooms In
Jun-Sep
Mature Height
16-28"
Spacing
18-24"
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Deer Resistance
Yes
Features
- Abundant blooms with uniform shape and color
- Long bloom season from late June until frost
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Deer resistant
- Attracts butterflies and goldfinches
- Provides food for birds with seed heads
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Echinacea Artisan Soft Orange for its unique and appealing color palette. Gardeners frequently highlight the healthy, robust plants received, noting their successful establishment and vigorous growth. The distinctive soft orange blooms are a significant draw, adding a sophisticated and warm touch to perennial borders and cutting gardens. Many appreciate its reliable performance and the consistent beauty it brings throughout the season, enhancing garden aesthetics and attracting beneficial pollinators. Its visual impact and strong vitality are key themes in positive feedback.
Know before you buy
These plants have an impressive bloom window, flowering consistently from late June until the first frost of the season.
Yes, this Echinacea variety is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
No, they are quite adaptable and thrive in average garden soils. Once established, they are also notably drought-tolerant, which simplifies maintenance.
While you can deadhead to encourage a tidy appearance, leaving the seed heads intact is beneficial. They provide a vital food source for goldfinches and other birds during the late season.
For optimal air circulation and growth, space your plants 18 to 24 inches apart. This ensures they have enough room to reach their mature height of 16 to 28 inches.
The petals start as a vivid papaya-orange, but you should expect the color to lighten slightly as the individual flowers mature.
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