Coneflower (Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’)

Coneflower

Features and Characteristics

Echinacea is a genus of seven species all endemic to eastern and central North America. Coneflowers bloom from June to August with some sporadic later bloom. Attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators. Good fresh cut or dried flower. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened cones may be visited by goldfinches or other birds that feed on the seeds.

Genus name of Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos meaning hedgehog or sea-urchin in reference to the spiny center cone found on most flowers in the genus.

‘Cheyenne Spirit’ was introduced by Kieft-Pro Seeds in 201 It is a well-branched, sturdy coneflower that won the 2013 AAS (All-America Selections) award and Europe’s FleuroSelect Gold Medal award for garden performance. It flowers the first year in a wide range of bloom colors, including purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, cream or white ray flowers with a brown cone. It grows 2 to 5 ft. tall and 1 to 2 ft. wide.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants rebloom well without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers encourages continued bloom and improves general appearance.

Coneflower (Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	4 - 9
Sun light	Full sun to part shade
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Deer tend to avoid this plant.

Uses

Border fronts, rock gardens or part shade areas of open woodland gardens. Best in groups or massed. Attractive specimen/accent.

Coneflower (Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’) Details

Common name	Coneflower
Botanical name	Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit'
Plant type	Herbaceous perennial
Family	Asteraceae
Hardiness zone	4 - 9
Water	Dry to medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	White, cream, red, pink, orange, yellow or purple ray flowers with brown disk flowers
Flowering period	June - August
Height	1 - 2.50 feet
Width	1 - 2 ft.