Butterfly Golden Skipper Echinacea
Brighten your garden with the Butterfly Golden Skipper Echinacea, a vibrant coneflower boasting sunny, lemon-yellow blooms that are a magnet for butterflies. This hardy perennial offers a long bloom season from early to late summer, perfect for cut flower arrangements. Its compact size makes it ideal for borders and containers, and it quickly fills out in its first year. The attractive seed heads in autumn also provide a food source for songbirds. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this variety is both deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, ensuring easy care.
$21.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1884
/ 2633
#1884 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
1518
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Excellent Pollinator Magnetism
- High Drought Tolerance and Hardiness
- Unique Golden Color and Long Bloom Season
Who should skip it
- Requires Excellent Drainage
- Susceptible to Aster Yellows
- Requires Regular Deadheading
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-18 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Flower Size
3-4 inches
Growing Zones
5-9
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil Type
Well-Drained Soil
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Attracts butterflies and songbirds
- Long bloom time: early to late summer
- Compact size for borders and containers
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Attractive autumn seed heads
- Easy to grow and fast-growing
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Native plant variety
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Butterfly Golden Skipper Echinacea for its unique, vibrant golden color and superior ability to attract pollinators. Reviewers confirm the plant establishes well from healthy stock, offering striking, long-lasting beauty that surpasses traditional coneflowers. The core theme centers on its exceptional aesthetic and ecological value. A minor consideration noted by some is the slow initial growth; spectacular blooms often require patience until the second year. Experienced gardeners recognize this as a worthwhile long-term investment, appreciating the high quality and specialized performance once established. This variety successfully delivers on its promise of unique color and robust butterfly attraction.
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