Echinacea ‘Golden Skipper’

Echinacea ‘Golden Skipper’

Description


Golden Skipper is a strong plant that supports single, meyer lemon colored blooms. A compact, yet sturdy plant, this new selection will make the perfect 1 gallon plant or middle border mass. Named after a common butterfly of the same color, this new selection will brighten borders, add color to mixed planters and attract hundreds of beautiful butterflies to your garden.

Size: 18” tall by 18-24” wide
Color: yellow
Bloom Time: Early / June – September
Patent: PP# 58523, EU# 45815
Sun/Shade: full sun
Hardiness: Winter hardy perennial
Soil: Moist, but well drained; drought tolerant once established
Disease and Pests: none known
Landscape use: Borders, containers, foundations, mass plantings, cutting gardens, butterfly gardens
Propagation Methods: Tissue culture, divisions
Date of Introduction: 2015