Echinacea SUMMERSONG Firefinch
Best vibrant blooms for sunny garden spaces.
This compact coneflower offers a dazzling array of multi-colored blooms from mid to late summer, perfect for adding vibrant hues to borders or containers. It's a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant perennial that also serves as a valuable food source for pollinators and birds. Thriving in full sun, it's a hardy and reliable choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting color with minimal effort.
$18.99
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, long-lasting splash of warm color
- Eco-conscious individuals wanting to support local wildlife
- Beginners or busy homeowners desiring low-maintenance, resilient plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady garden spots
- Those preferring a completely hands-off gardening experience
- Homeowners in areas with active deer populations
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to your garden space.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature ensures minimal intervention once the root system establishes.
Visual Impact
Multi-colored blooms provide a vibrant, high-contrast display throughout the summer.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters local wildlife from grazing on your perennial borders.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into containers and tight garden corners.
Hardiness
Robust perennial performance across a wide range of temperate climate zones.
Key Specs
Bloom Color
Red, varying from red-orange, red-purple to pink-red.
Bloom Period
Mid to late summer
Genus & Species
Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™
Mature Height
12 to 16 inches
Mature Spread
16 to 18 inches
Plant Spacing
14 to 16 inches
Planting Depth
At crown level (base of the plant)
Planting Time
Spring or mid to late-summer planting
Soil Type
Prefers soil with good drainage, drought tolerant
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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