Echinacea x 'Hot Papaya' ~ Hot Papaya Echinacea, Coneflower fall-color Cambridge - 1

Cambridge - 1

Soldier butterfly

while the upper stems gain bright red hues

Very aggressive spreader and drought tolerant

Camellia in Tucson AZ

Echinacea x 'Hot Papaya' ~ Hot Papaya Echinacea, Coneflower fall-color Cambridge - 1Hot Papaya Echinacea is a freely branching native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and bright green foliage. The fully double fragrant flowers have drooping orange red petals with pom pom like center cones and bloom from summer into fall. Thrives in full sun and well drained soils. The double flowers may attract less butterflies and bees, but spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.