Echinacea purpurea Eye-catcher™ Canary Feathers
Canary Feathers Coneflower
- Improved genetics
- Bright yellow petals surround a dark cone
- Excellent basal branching
- Compact form
- Attracts butterflies
- Song birds eat the seeds in the fall and winter
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PPAF
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 18-20 in
- Spread: 14-16 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A double layer of overlapping, horizontally held yellow petals and a dark cone will "catch your eye" from mid-summer into the fall. Lush dark green foliage, excellent basal branching, and compact form are ideal for the sunny mixed perennial bed.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Echinacea purpurea Eye-catcher™ Canary Feathers
Thrives in well-drained garden soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Removed faded flowers to prolong the bloom season. Allow seed heads to remain for winter interest and a food source for birds.