'Cheyenne Spirit' Coneflower (Echinacea)
Perennial
- Vibrant flowers continuously bloom from summer-fall!
- Blooms during the first year in your garden.
- Very low maintenance, no deadheading required.
- Sturdy stems hold flowers upright.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 28" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Coneflower
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24-28" X 18-24"
Flower color: Mix of reds, oranges, purples, yellows, and whites
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Early summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Border, cottage gardening, massing, naturalizing, pollinator garden, wildflower garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun). They will tolerate partial sun (4-6 hours sun), but plants may flop or strain to reach the sun.
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly the first season to encourage root growth. Coneflowers are drought-tolerant, and though they do handle heat very well once established, they appreciate regular watering.
Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Fertilizing: Over-fertilizing will cause spindly growth, keep Echinacea on a lean diet, fertilize once in the spring with an organic fertilizer.
Winterizing: Avoid damp spots and heavy mulching over crowns in winter. Winter moisture can cause fungus or rot. Leave the foliage standing for winter and trim back or remove spent foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.
Maintenance & pruning: Once planted, they are best left alone. After the first year, you can deadhead throughout the growing season, allowing the plant to flower in the fall. However, deadheading is not necessary.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received my order exactly 24 hours from the ship date! Very impressed and all of the plants I ordered are in very good condition and can’t wait to plant them all for Mother’s Day!( this will be the first one without my mom and she would absolutely love this ). I will be back! Thank you so much!
Planted about a month ago and really putting out the leaves. Not sure if it will bloom before frost but that’s okay. It is building a root system right now.
The quality of these plants are like no other mail order I've ever received. This little guy is ready to bloom he's doing so well.
I was surpised by the size of this plant, it has been in the ground for about 2 weeks and is getting ready to bloom!
Well my Cheyenne Spirit had a bumpy start but with a liquid fertilizer and water it bounced back and enjoying its new home and blooming!!
For a quart container, these are very nicely sized! Can't say enough good things about this company. Great customer service, great selection of plants and they package your orders with much care.
love these plants 🪴
Always beautiful plants!
Plants were not packaged well. Arrived dry and shriveled up. We are trying to water them to see if they will revive but i think they are beyond saving. Great customer service. They are sending replacement plants and refunded one item that was now out of stock.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email us if you need any further assistance. Happy gardening!
They are alive and well. One of them already has a bloom. Hoping for big things in their next season.
Very poor rootballs. Almost nothing therebb
We’re so sorry your plants arrived smaller than expected. We grow our plants in multiple crops of varying ages so we can maintain inventory throughout the season as our more mature plants sell through. Because of this, we often have the same variety growing in different stages throughout the greenhouse. This issue is very rare, but it appears our shipping team may have accidentally pulled plants from a younger crop, which is why the plants you received are not as fully rooted as expected. We have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
All the plants looked unhealthy and whithered. Not worth it. Could have bought it locally for much less. However, they gave me a full refund without return. Customer service was amazing.
These plants are much smaller than some other echinacea that I ordered, but they are hanging in there so far in ridiculously tough heat, so I’m optimistic. I’m watering a little in the morning and more deeply at night to make sure to give them the best chance…so far, it looks pretty promising! Honestly, it’s getting late in the season for planting babies, but these must be healthy to make it this far.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Purchased coneflowers and received the one quart container. Plant was packaged well. Plant was healthy and came with planting instructions. Also received a video on what to do after receiving plant. Very impressed and will buy again from great garden plants.
Well lackaged and in good condition on arrival
Everything I order from Great Gardens arrives healthy and in perfect condition. The best plants in my gardens come from Great Gardens. Our local suppliers can’t begin to compete. The Coneflowers look amazing so far. I can’t wait for them to bloom!
Love my plants
It came dead and can’t get it to show signs of life
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Very healthy and lovely leaves.
The entire planet is all white. It’s doing ok and flowering but not multicolored.
Hello! We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your order. There are a couple things that can impact your color: flower age and the temperature at which the buds were set. We hope your plants brighten up as they adjust to your landscape and put on a colorful display in early summer next year! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so that we can best assist you. We look forward to helping!
Plants were all healthy and ready to be put in the ground.
I bought 12 of these in late '23. I gently bought 5 more to replace the ones that didn't make it last winter. Last order of replacements 1 came in very dry. Had not been watered before shipping. Doubt it will make it. Anyway, the survivors are doing well. BUT, not one has more than 1 color of flower on them. Disappointed as I planted them along a fence to give the illusion of lots of different flowers. When I asked about the single color, I was told once they establish, they'll start to change. Fingers crossed. This will in no way will affect my decisions to keep buying plants from GGP..
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. As this coneflower becomes more established in your garden, it will continue to develop its mature range of colors as advertised. If you're still having trouble with your plants, please contact us at claims@greatgardenplants,com with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60-day gurarantee. We look forward to helping!
The tabs in the box meant to keep the two plants separated failed. The coneflower was damaged badly. I planted it but I don’t think it will survive this season, let alone a Colorado winter. I give it a 50/50 chance.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/bb-guaranteed
Arrived with potting mix still moist and leaves in perfect condition.
Shipping was delayed in route, weather. However, the flowers arrived well packed and healthy and ready to be put in the ground. Got them in, kept them watered, and just waiting for the blooms. Great company that supplies great products.
Showed up in good condition in a timely manner. Can't wait to see how it does!
Disappointed!!!!!!!
Hello! We’re sorry that you're unsatisfied with your plants. Our customer service team would love to hear from you! We have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee