Ian Robertson, Ltd.
Plant of the Month
July
Echinacea 'Summer Sky' - Summer Sky Coneflower
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
