Echinacea, Hybrid Coneflower 'Sunrise'

Echinacea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pale Yellow
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
Patented
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Heat (Pungency)
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Size/Type
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fairfield, California

San Leandro, California

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Edwardsville, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Lebanon, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Dexter, Missouri

Wilber, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Long Branch, New Jersey

Wellsville, New York

Cleveland, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Geneva, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Warren, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pawnee, Oklahoma

, Ontario

Bend, Oregon

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Weston, West Virginia

Hartford, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
3
neutrals
2
negatives
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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | June 2014 | negative

I'm a coneflower lover but I finally got rid of this one after a few years of tolerating it. It bloomed a so-so amount, never seemed to g...Read More

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Garden City, MI | September 2013 | neutral

I had problems with rabbits eating my plants. I finally put wire cages around them so they could get established. Hopefully, they will ...Read More

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Harpersfield, OH (Zone 5a) | August 2010 | positive

Love this coneflower! It is one of my favorites! I have had great success with it this first year. I planted a nice size pot of them a...Read More

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Bay City, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2010 | positive

I just planted this in the spring but so far I am very pleased with it. The flowers are a lovely pale yellow they make a nice contrast a...Read More

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(Clint) Medina, TN (Zone 7b) | July 2009 | negative

VERY VERY negative! These have random quilled petals that totally ruin the look of the blooms. The blooms fade so quickly that if you bli...Read More

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Warren, OH (Zone 5b) | March 2008 | positive

I love this flower! I have found that the flowers keep their color much longer if the plant is in morning sun with some afternoon shade, ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

For info. only:
Developed by Itsaul Plants of Georgia, the Big Sky™ series of Echinaceas are crosses of E. purpurea -- the tradi...Read More

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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | July 2006 | neutral

Bought a plant last year at a clearance sale, and another one this spring. So far only last year's plant has blossomed.... I've posted th...Read More

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Putnam County, IN (Zone 5b) | July 2006 | positive

I added this plant this spring and it has been a pleasant surprise. It has been a prolific bloomer. I will mention that I bought a good h...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

Most fragrant of any of the echinaceas I have.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

Nice coneflower, tough grower.

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