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Big Sky™ Sundown Echinacea Plant

15.99
  • - Coneflower
  • - Height: 28-32 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Big Sky™ Sundown Echinacea Plant
Plant Features

The Big Sky™ Sundown Echinacea Plant is one of the newer selections, just released in 2006! This fragrant Coneflower has blooms up to 6-inches wide, proudly showing off its warm-colored, russet-orange petals and quite prominent deep brownish-orange cone, just a couple of the colors of a beautiful Wyoming sunset. The fragrance has been compared to roses, though a bit lighter. 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 Orange
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, 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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Outstanding online garden shopping

I love GrowJoy. I have ordered from other online sites but now I shop exclusively at GrowJoy. Great value, great selection. The plants are packaged well and arrive in healthy condition. Thank you GrowJoy!

From Lynda | July 18, 2013


Very Healthy Echinacea plants

These are good size plants for the money and very healthy. I have purchased many Coneflowers from here and they all thrive.

From susan | July 06, 2013


Big Sky Sundown

I am so pleased with the color and quality of this Echinacea plant. It is the first time I have ordered it. I plan on ordering more. Beautiful color.

From Lynda | July 05, 2013


Sundown Echinacea

I saw this one at my local nursery and it was beautiful. I purchased other flowers but ordered this one from this company. Very pleased with my purchase.

From Donna | August 02, 2012


Coneflowers July 2012

The Big Sky Sundown Coneflowers arrived in wonderful condition and quickly. Thanks so much for your service. Certainly will reorder from your company.

From Marjorie | August 02, 2012


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