Echinacea 'One in a Melon' ~ Color Coded® One in a Melon Echinacea

One in a Melon Echinacea is a well-branching native perennial with strong upright stems and deep green foliage. The large golden-melon orange flowers with dark gold cones soften with age, and bloom from mid summer into fall. If deadheaded, the bloom can be extended to frost. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1.5' - 2' Spread: 1' - 1.5’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Orange/Yellow Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia IMAGES: Proven Winners, Color Coded® 'One in a Melon' Coneflower *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.