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Key characteristics

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)

Perennials

Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'

Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer to early fall

Find this plant

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.