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Perennial

Hot Papaya Coneflower

Echinacea 'Hot Papaya'

Fiery double blooms like tiny orange dahlias on a coneflower. A showstopper that earns every bit of the hype.

Bloom Season
Jul - Sep
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Sun Requirements
Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
24-30" tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Orange
Red
Traits
Pollinator Friendly Deer Resistant Cut Flower
Soil
SandyLoamPoor Soil
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Pairs Well With
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Salvia
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Grass