Echinacea 'Matthew Saul' (Big Sky Harvest Moon)

coneflower

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 partial shade
Soil Moisture	low, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Echinacea 'Matthew Saul' (Big Sky Harvest Moon) (coneflower) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer to mid-autumn. 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	Birds and butterflies are attracted to Echinacea 'Matthew Saul' (Big Sky Harvest Moon) . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions	This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.