Supreme Elegance coneflower

Echinacea 'Supreme Elegance'

PerennialAsteraceae

Supreme Elegance coneflower
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Supreme Elegance' coneflower (Echinacea 'Supreme Elegance') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Its fragrant blooms open from early to late summer and again in autumn. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Yarrow, Bee balm, and Red-hot poker.