What: Echinacea “Cheyenne Spirit”
An All American Selection Award winner in 2013 that flowers in its first year. Its rainbow of colors is said to remind gardeners of the North American plains. Commonly known as coneflower, this annual variety has a color mix of purple, pink, red, orange, yellow, cream and white, allowing it to pair well with many other plants. Butterflies are drawn to echinaceas and in today’s climate, its water needs are minimal. The flowers hold up well in a bouquet and it seems immune to wind and rain. It is truly a workhorse in the garden, blooming from summer through the first frost. In addition to the AAS award, Cheyenne Spirit was the recipient of the FleuroSelect Gold Medal award given in Europe for top performance in residential gardens.
Sun or shade: Coneflowers perform best in full sun.
Size: Height of 22 to 30 inches makes it a perfect selection for mid-border.
See it: In the All American Selection garden within the WSU Snohomish County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.
Source: Sandra Schumacher, Special to The Herald
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