Sundial Zenith Coneflower

Sundial Zenith Coneflower (Echinacea SUNDIAL 'Zenith')

Sundial Zenith Coneflower (Echinacea SUNDIAL 'Zenith') is a naturally compact, early and long blooming coneflower valued for vibrant, sunfast petals in warm golden tones around a copper cone on dense, well branched plants. From early summer into fall it delivers steady color, sturdy stems, and clean foliage for sunny borders, meadows, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Large daisies open bright and mature to rich warm shades without fading, while short internodes create a tidy, uniform mound that resists flopping. Continuous bud set sustains flowers for months. Nectar rich blooms support bees and butterflies; if left standing, dried cones add winter texture and natural seed for finches.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for strongest color and bloom; light afternoon shade acceptable in very hot climates.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; adapts to loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites and tolerates light clay with good drainage.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 14 to 20 inches tall and 16 to 22 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Luminous warm petals and bold cones stand out at the front of mixed borders.
• Containers: Naturally compact habit is perfect for patio pots and balcony planters.
• Pollinator Gardens: Reliable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Sturdy stems and long lasting petals for cheerful arrangements.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a ribbon of sunny summer color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep, infrequent watering once established; avoid chronically wet soils.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave some late cones for birds.
• Fertilizing: Light spring feeding with slow release fertilizer or compost.
• Staking: Not required; compact, sturdy stems.
• Cleanup: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.

Why Choose Sundial Zenith Coneflower?

• True Dwarf Form: Big coneflower impact on a small, space saving plant.
• Sunfast Color: Warm golden tones hold in heat and full sun.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Wildlife Friendly: Excellent nectar source and winter seed.
• Design Versatility: Fits tight beds, containers, and formal edges.

Echinacea SUNDIAL 'Zenith' concentrates bright, long lasting color on a compact, low maintenance frame, delivering a pollinator friendly highlight for sunny, well drained sites.