Product Description
Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ US7,982,110 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Coneflower
formerly known as LAKOTA™ Fire
This seed strain shows a variety of beautiful shades of red, varying from reddish-orange to pinkish red. Each 3½" flower has horizontal petals. With a shorter stature, it is a great fit for the front of the border, small spaces, and combination containers. Just like other Coneflowers, this will bloom nearly all summer long, all the way up to frost.
Praised for their cheerful brightly colored flowers, coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.
Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced, and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best, but coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.
Height: 12.0-16.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Red Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early to Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Songbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting
Echinacea 'Firefinch' (formerly known as Echinacea 'Lakota Fire') is a vibrant and captivating coneflower cultivar that is prized for its fiery blend of flower colors and compact habit. It is a fantastic choice for adding a burst of warm hues to gardens and attracting pollinators. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Firefinch' is unique because it is a seed strain that produces a mix of flower colors, ranging from reddish-orange to pinkish-red. Each flower has a prominent central cone surrounded by horizontal petals, creating a striking, daisy-like appearance. The flowers are typically 3 inches in diameter and bloom profusely from early summer to fall.
- Foliage: The plant has sturdy stems and deep green foliage that forms a compact, well-branched clump.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering. It can tolerate some light shade, but flowering may be reduced.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in moderately fertile soil.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Its compact size and vibrant flowers make it a perfect addition to borders, beds, and cottage gardens.
- Containers: 'Firefinch' also works well in containers, adding a pop of color to patios and decks.
- Cut Flowers: The flowers make excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.
- Pollinator Gardens: It is a great choice for pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with its abundant nectar and pollen.
- Mass Plantings: Planting it in masses can create a stunning visual effect, resembling a tapestry of warm colors.
Additional Benefits:
- Long Blooming Season: 'Firefinch' blooms for an extended period, providing continuous color throughout the summer and into fall.
- Compact Habit: Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens or spaces where a taller coneflower might be overwhelming.
- No Deadheading Required: It does not require deadheading to continue blooming, making it a low-maintenance choice.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is quite drought tolerant, making it a good choice for water-wise gardens.
Overall, Echinacea 'Firefinch' is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, warm-toned flowers that attract pollinators. Its compact size and adaptability make it a versatile addition to any garden.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
