Echinacea purpurea ‘Tomato Soup’

(Tomato Soup Coneflower)


$16.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

‘Tomato Soup’ is a bright tomato-red coneflower. It is an upright perennial that typically grows in a clump to 2-3’ tall on sturdy, well-branched stems that do not need staking. Large flowers (to 5″ diameter) feature slightly drooping, tomato-red rays with rounded, dark yellowish-brown center cones. Flowers bloom from late spring to late summer, sometimes with additional sporadic bloom until frost.

Description

Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. This is an adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years). Plants rebloom well without deadheading, however prompt removal of spent flowers encourages continued bloom and improves general appearance.  Allow some seedheads to remain if you want the plants to reseed and for the birds.

Additional information

Common Name

Tomato Soup Coneflower

Botanical Name

Echinacea purpurea 'Tomato Soup'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

24-36"

Width

18-24"

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

summer through fall

Flower Color

Bright Tomato Red

Fragrance

Yes

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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