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Plant of the Month



July

Echinacea 'Summer Sky' - Summer Sky Coneflower

Family: Asteraceae

This coneflower is a recent (2006) introduction to the Big Sky™ Series from Itsaul Plants.  It is a fabulous color, very much like a sunset - with shades of orange and pink.  It is reputed to be the most fragrant of the Big Sky™ Series and has large 5" flowers.

'Summer Sky' Coneflower is attractive to birds and butterflies and is quite drought tolerant.

Plant in full sun and average to moist soil.  Makes a great cut flower.

This coneflower is a hybrid between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa.

Height: 30"-36"

Spread: 24"-36"

Zones: 4 to 8

Photo courtesy of www.peoriagardens.com