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Big Sky™ Solar Flare Echinacea Plant

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  • - Coneflower
  • - Height: 28-32 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Big Sky™ Solar Flare Echinacea Plant
Plant Features

Our Big Sky™ Solar Flare Echinacea Plants produce flowers with rich, cushiony, mahogany brown centers and petals that do not arch backwards or down, but stand straight out, making these 5 to 6-inch blossoms look humongous! The ridged petals are a rich coral color with purple-pink dimpled tips and are supported by contrasting dark stems that match the cone and provide stunning contrast! This heat tolerant plant attracts butterflies and bees!

Our Echinacea Plants are grown with care and without harmful pesticides, making them a safe and beneficial addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers well-drained soil, tolerates poor or sandy soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly until established, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
  • - Once mature, Echinacea is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil fertility is low
  • - Excessive fertilizing can lead to leggy growth; minimal feeding is best

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, but leave some seed heads for winter interest and wildlife
  • - Cut back in late fall or early spring to clean up old growth

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Echinacea is generally pest and disease resistant, but occasionally monitor for aphids or leaf miners
  • - Ensure good air circulation to prevent any fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from midsummer to early fall with large, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates light frost and heat

Companion Plants for Echinacea:

  • - Rudbeckia: Complements Echinacea’s bright blooms with yellow daisy-like flowers
  • - Salvia: Adds vertical spikes of blue or purple that pair well with Echinacea’s bold colors
  • - Penstemon: Provides a contrasting texture with its tubular blooms
  • - Lavender: Offers a fragrant, drought-tolerant partner that blends beautifully with Echinacea
  • - Achillea: Pairs well with Echinacea’s bright flowers while attracting pollinators
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 20-26 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Magenta
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Butterflies, Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Prairie Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Filler, Focal Point, Healing and Medicinal, Winter Interest
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium, Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Coneflowers

My plants arrived in good packing and healthy, hopefully they do well in my garden

From anonymous | June 01, 2016


Big Sky Solar Flare Echinacea plant

plant arrived in excellent condition and was a very healthy plant. would certainly order from GrowJoy again.

From Linda | June 12, 2015


WOW

What a beauty! This one is my top 2 Echinaceas. Planted in May, blooms are deep in color & last very long, do well as cut flowers also. Oct. 1st in NY and it's still blooming like crazy! Your plants are the best Joe!

From Andrea | September 30, 2013


Big Sky Solar Flare Echinacea Plant

VERY NICE PLANT IN BLOOM THANK YOU

From anonymous | August 22, 2013


Beautiful Coneflowers

I think I have ordered every Coneflower that you have and all have arrived in good condition. It is hard to have to have a favorite but the Big Sky Solar Flare are at the top of my list. All are beautiful. I am amazed at the size of the new plants.

From Glenda S | July 25, 2013


Big Sky Solar Flare Echinacea Plant

I love the plants from GrowJoy. They come packed well and are of a very good size and quality. I ordered this plant last year and was so pleased with it's performance I ordered more for my garden this year.

From Lynda | May 16, 2013


flowerpower

I was really pleased with the price and the size of the plant. It was packed very well and the delivery was quick and I had it shipped standard UPS  ground service. The condition of the plant was awesome. I already am working on my list of flowers to order for next year. 2 thumbs up for this company.

From Donna | August 02, 2012


Great service and plants

Rec'd all 3 plants in wonderful condition and quickly. Thanks so much for your service. Certainly will reorder from your company.

From Marjorie | August 02, 2012


LOVELY!

Plant arrived in GREAT condition. Packaged perfectly; fast shipment. It's growing well in my garden - happy & healthy!

From anonymous | August 02, 2012


Echinacea Solar Flare

Solar Flare is one of my favorite Echinaceas. It has beautiful deep red blooms that stand straight out and are complimented by long dark red stems that hold it above the foliage. While the deep red of the blooms only lasts a few days the dark stems contrast nicely while the red blooms fade to pink. My plant has not stopped blooming since it started and I've only cut a few flowers off to bring in. I love the spicy scent too. All in all it will always be a favorite of mine.

From Bob | July 27, 2012


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PERFECT BIG SKY SOLAR FLARE ECHINACEA PLANT

From CLAYTON | July 26, 2012


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