Echinacea Fresco 'Apricot' | Fresco Apricot Coneflower
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea FRESCO™ 'Apricot' is a perennial cultivar known for its large, semi-double flowers in warm apricot tones. The blooms feature layered, zinnia-like petals surrounding prominent burnt-orange cones, creating a bold display. This variety showcases a tall, narrow, and upright habit, making it suitable for mid-border or background plantings.
Blooming from early summer to mid-fall, FRESCO™ 'Apricot' brings continuous color to the garden. Its sturdy stems and unique floral structure make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Additionally, this cultivar is known to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds, helping support the garden's natural balance.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea FRESCO™ 'Apricot' is a perennial cultivar known for its large, semi-double flowers in warm apricot tones. The blooms feature layered, zinnia-like petals surrounding prominent burnt-orange cones, creating a bold display. This variety showcases a tall, narrow, and upright habit, making it suitable for mid-border or background plantings.
Blooming from early summer to mid-fall, FRESCO™ 'Apricot' brings continuous color to the garden. Its sturdy stems and unique floral structure make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Additionally, this cultivar is known to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds, helping support the garden's natural balance.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea FRESCO™ 'Apricot' is a perennial cultivar known for its large, semi-double flowers in warm apricot tones. The blooms feature layered, zinnia-like petals surrounding prominent burnt-orange cones, creating a bold display. This variety showcases a tall, narrow, and upright habit, making it suitable for mid-border or background plantings.
Blooming from early summer to mid-fall, FRESCO™ 'Apricot' brings continuous color to the garden. Its sturdy stems and unique floral structure make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Additionally, this cultivar is known to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds, helping support the garden's natural balance.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 23 to 30 inches
Width: 20 inches
Foliage color: Grayish-green
Flower color: Large, semi-double, zinnia-like blooms in apricot tones with burnt-orange cones
Bloom time: Early summer to mid-fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; deer-resistant
