Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Mix of white, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and/or cream
- Foliage color
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead to extend bloom
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds (especially goldfinches, which feed on the seeds)
About this plant
Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' showcases a variety of warm-toned blossoms in shades of cream, gold, orange, yellow, red, purple, and/or white, bringing a bold spectrum of color from mid-summer through early fall. Each daisy-like flower features a spiky central cone surrounded by petals that radiate with varying hues, creating a dynamic display that enlivens garden beds and attracts pollinators. Its long-lasting blooms hold up well through the season, adding both color and texture to borders and cut flower arrangements.
Developed from native coneflower species, 'Cheyenne Spirit' was bred to offer a wider color range and increased vigor, making it an appealing choice for gardeners seeking hardy, colorful perennials. Its resilience and impressive color palette provide a lively addition to naturalized areas, butterfly gardens, and mixed perennial beds, contributing to a vibrant landscape throughout the bloom season.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Bird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
