Fresco Apricot Coneflower
Bring soft-sunset color to sunny spots with Fresco Apricot Coneflower. This compact and bushy plant produces apricot-to-golden blooms that glow from summer into fall, attracting butterflies and adding gentle warmth to borders and pots. It thrives in heat and dry spells, maintaining a neat silhouette that complements grasses and low shrubs. The seed heads offer winter interest and feed songbirds, or can be snipped for carefree bouquets. This coneflower is ideal for effortless, season-long color and a steady stream of pollinators, requiring minimal upkeep.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+81%
Above average
Mature Height
22.5
/ - Feet
Who it's for
- Distinctive Apricot Color
- Extended Bloom Season
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
Who should skip it
- Shorter Perennial Lifespan
- Susceptibility to Fungal Issues
- Premium Price Point
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-2.5 Feet
Mature Spread
1-2 Feet
Growing Zones
4 to 9
Light Needs
Full Sun
Spacing
12-16 inches on center
Growth Habit
Shrub
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Low to Moderate
Features
- Long blooming season with abundant apricot-to-gold daisies
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
- Compact habit stays tidy in beds and containers
- Deer resistant and easy to maintain
- Provides winter interest and bird food
- Minimal upkeep required
- Ideal for effortless, season-long color
What customers say
Customers highly value the unique, soft apricot coloring of the Fresco Coneflower, noting its sophisticated contrast to traditional varieties. Reviewers consistently praise the initial health and robust root systems of the received nursery stock. The plant performs strongly once established, attracting pollinators and showing resilience in full sun and drought. Its long blooming period extends color well into late summer. The primary point of friction involves establishment; some find this cultivar slower to take hold than other Echinacea types, requiring patience in the first season. While quality is acknowledged, the premium price point sets high expectations for immediate growth. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive due to its unique beauty and long term hardiness.
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