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Echinacea 'Evan Saul' (Big Sky Sundown)

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Echinacea 'Evan Saul' (Big Sky Sundown) (coneflower) bears showy, dark red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during early summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Echinacea 'Evan Saul' (Big Sky Sundown) tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.