Echinacea ‘Tiki Torch’

 

The gorgeous, large, bright, pumpkin orange flowers with red centres are one of the best orange echinaceas. This plant has strong, upright stems and excellent vigour. Plant in well-drained, not so rich soils. Echinacea in coastal BC should be planted in hot, dry, sunny spots with thin, average to poor soils for best overwintering.

Common Name:  Coneflower

Family:  Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Orange

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

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Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry open woods, prairies and barrens.

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