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Echinacea, Hybrid Coneflower 'Now Cheesier'

Echinacea

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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djs2356

Schaumburg, IL | June 2016 | negative

I live Northwest of Chicago, in Schaumburg, IL.
Planted several 'Now Cheesier' plants in early Summer 2015. Perfect conditions, ...Read More

crittergarden

Pittsburgh, PA | November 2011 | positive

It really IS "cheesier"! I love this flower.

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