| Common
Name: |
'Solar Flare' Coneflower |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
A fantastic display of vibrant red hue on the petals extending outward on large flowers from the rich, dark cone. The color makes a great contrast to the dark stem on which it is perched. **Price plus $0.25 royalty, $.06 tag.
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Well branched, this can reach heights between 24-36" and needs a spread of 18-24". |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Perfect for containers, in mixed plantings, or as a flower border. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zones 4 to 8 |
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| Culture: |
Use a light, well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. Will tolerate light shade but fewer flowers will be produced. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Cell pack to 1 gallon - 10 weeks. |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue Culture |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Fungus gnats. |
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More
Information: |
Larger than typical coneflowers, this new Itsaul Plants introduction has a vibrant red hue on petals extending outward from the rich, dark cone. The color makes a great contrast to the dark stem on which it is perched. Zones 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 |
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