Guatamala Papaya Echinacea (Cone Flower) Style:1 Gallon Liner

Guatamala Papaya Echinacea (Cone Flower) Style:1 Gallon LinerEchinacea Guatemala 'Papaya' has a long bloom time from summer to fall and has a fiery orange flower color. Echinacea is a native plant that is known for its medicinal purposes but is also fantastic in all kinds of gardens, rock gardens, prairie gardens and cottage gardens as well as containers in the full sun. Nearly all species of Echinacea serve as potential host plants for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and several moths including

should be planted nearby to fill in the resulting gaps

sweet taste

producing a high yield of fruit

causing a darker center appearance

Thrives in well-draining soil that retains moisture

Large: 10inch X 6inch

making it an ideal companion to many salvias

The flower somewhat resembles Purple Trillium but is distinguished by its lack of stalk and closed appearance

in warm Southern zones

Interestingly enough

heart-shaped leaves form a densely upright

Hardy in zones 8-11