Echinacea 'Big Kahuna'

Big Kahuna coneflower

Deciduous Perennial

"Big, informal, honey-mango colored flowers in huge numbers sit above the foliage of this must have Echinacea. The sweet scent of the flowers goes right along with its Hawaiian name. 'Big Kahuna' will be the “boss” of your garden border. Sturdy, upright habit, strong stems and unique color adds up to a tropical treat." Terra Nova

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 18 - 30 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Coarse
Foliage Quality: Coarse

Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Long Blooming

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Apricot / Peach, Coral / Salmon, Orange
Bloom Season: Late Summer / Early Fall, Summer
Flower Shape: Daisy / Composite


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Massed, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Deer Resistant
Wildlife: Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Echinacea 'Aloha' | Aloha Coneflower
Echinacea' Evan Saul' | Sundown Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Sunrise' | Big Sky™ Sunrise Coneflower

Perfect Partners

Liatris spicata 'Kobold' | Blazing Star, Gayfeather

Plant Combos