'Frankly Scarlet' coneflower (Echinacea hybrid) showcases a profusion of vibrant scarlet-red blooms throughout the entire summer, creating irresistible allure in your garden. This native perennial has become a quintessential choice for pollinator gardens, with irresistible seed heads that birds love to eat in the fall and winter. While you may be attracting bees and butterflies, there's no need to worry about attracting the deer; 'Frankly Scarlet' coneflower is deer resistant!
From beds to containers, plant this stunning perennial in a sunny spot with dry soil and watch it become a beacon of pollinator activity.
Vital Details:
Plant Size: 28" tall x 20" wide
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Dry to medium
Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator Value: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
Host Plant To The Following: Many species of butterfly and moth including Silvery Checkerspot butterfly, and the Wavy-Lined Emerald moth.
Notable Features: Proven Winners, native, long-blooming, drought-tolerant
Care Notes: Deadheading spent coneflower blooms can help promote new flower production, but this isn’t necessary.
Pot Size: One quart
Plant Name: Echinacea x 'Frankly Scarlet' PP#33582