Delicious Candy Coneflower is a freely branching compact native perennial with strong upright stems and deep green foliage. The large semi-double fuchsia pink flowers with pompom cones bloom all through summer and into fall if deadheaded. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.
Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.