50 Seeds Echinacea Red Ombre Coneflower Perennial Flower Red Pink Blooms Hardy Drought Tolerant Garden Pollinator Plant

Add a striking focal point to your garden with this perennial coneflower, featuring unique red and pink ombre blooms that fade gracefully from deep crimson to soft blush. Known for their sturdy stems and daisy-like petals, these native wildflowers attract pollinators and bring natural charm to borders, cottage gardens, or wildflower meadows. The compact habit and long-lasting flowers make them a favorite for cut arrangements as well.

This easy-to-grow perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and dry spells once established. Plant seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors for earlier blooms. Ideal for naturalizing, mass plantings, or as a backdrop in mixed beds, they return reliably year after year and provide texture and color from early summer through fall.

Species: Echinacea purpurea
Variety: Red Ombre
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days to Harvest: 80-100 (to flower from seed)
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C), light needed
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly; stratify for 4 weeks if direct sowing in fall
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom