Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Echinacea Fresco 'Apricot'
Fresco Apricot Coneflower
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 23 to 30 inches
- Width
- 20 inches
- Flower color
- Large, semi-double, zinnia-like blooms in apricot tones with burnt-orange cones
- Foliage color
- Grayish-green
- Bloom time
- Early summer to mid-fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; deer-resistant
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator 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.
