Echinacea Guatemala™ 'Papaya' has a long bloom time from summer to fall and has a fiery orange flower color. Echinacea is a native plant that is known for its medicinal purposes but is also fantastic in all kinds of gardens, rock gardens, prairie gardens and cottage gardens as well as containers in the full sun.
Nearly all species of Echinacea serve as potential host plants for the larvae of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and several moths including the Wavy-lined Emerald and the Sunflower Moth. Aside from a myriad of pollinating insects, the nectar-rich flowers of coneflowers are also very attractive to ruby-throated hummingbirds. Once flowers have faded, and seeds have ripened, songbirds such as American goldfinches forage the spent heads and eat the seed.
Highly adaptable; tolerates poor soil, heat, humidity, and even drought, once established. Hardy in zones 5-11.
Coneflowers have a long bloom period, and the large, dried seed heads are a great food source for finches and other birds in the late summer and fall. A great attractor of butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinator bees. Makes good cut flowers - grows 12-14" tall.
Echinacea is non-toxic, ensuring a safe environment for dogs and deer resistant.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.