Perfection coneflower

Echinacea 'Perfection'

PerennialAsteraceae

Perfection coneflower
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Perfection' coneflower (Echinacea 'Perfection') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. It blooms from early to late summer, and butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers. The plant is fragrant and drought tolerant.

Pairs well with Clustered bellflower, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Nodding onion.