echinacea succulent Guatamala Papaya Echinacea (Cone Flower) – America's Gardens Nursery

echinacea succulent Guatamala Papaya Echinacea (Cone Flower) – America's Gardens NurseryEchinacea Guatemala 'Papaya' has a long bloom time from summer to fall and has a fiery orange flower color. Echinacea is a native plant that is known for its medicinal purposes but is also fantastic in all kinds of gardens, rock gardens, prairie gardens and cottage gardens as well as containers in the full sun. Nearly all species of Echinacea serve as potential host plants for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and several moths including

Echinacea Guatemala™ 'Papaya' has a long bloom time from summer to fall and has a fiery orange flower color. Echinacea is a native plant that is known for its medicinal purposes but is also fantastic in all kinds of gardens, rock gardens, prairie gardens and cottage gardens as well as containers in the full sun.

Nearly all species of Echinacea serve as potential host plants for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and several moths including the Wavy-lined Emerald and the Sunflower Moth. Aside from a myriad of pollinating insects, the nectar-rich flowers of coneflowers are also very attractive to ruby-throated hummingbirds. Once flowers have faded, and seeds have ripened, songbirds such as American goldfinches forage the spent heads and eat the seed.

Care

Highly adaptable; tolerates poor soil, heat, humidity, and even drought, once established. Hardy in zones 5-11.

Growth Habit

Coneflowers have a long bloom period, and the large, dried seed heads are a great food source for finches and other birds in the late summer and fall. A great attractor of butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinator bees. Makes good cut flowers - grows 12-14" tall. 

Toxicity

Echinacea is non-toxic, ensuring a safe environment for dogs and deer resistant.