Prairie Splendor Coneflower

Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor')

Prairie Splendor Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor') is a compact, early blooming coneflower that blankets itself in rich rose pink daisies with warm orange cones from early summer into fall. Bred for uniform habit, sturdy stems, and first year flowering, it brings long lasting color and clean foliage to sunny borders, cottage beds, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Large, flat to slightly reflexed rose petals radiate from a prominent coppery cone on well branched plants that resist flopping in wind and heat. Noted for blooming up to two weeks earlier than many standard selections, it provides an extended season of pollinator friendly color; spent cones offer texture and natural bird seed late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and compact growth; tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; adapts to loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 22 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Vivid rose blooms create high impact in mixed borders and entry beds.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich flowers attract bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Long, sturdy stems and durable petals for bouquets.
• Containers: Compact, upright habit suits patio pots and balcony planters.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a summer long ribbon of color.

Low Maintenance Care

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

Why Choose Prairie Splendor Coneflower?

• Early, Extended Bloom: Starts earlier and flowers for months with minimal care.
• Bold Rose Color: Saturated petals hold well in sun and heat.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Supports pollinators and provides winter seed.
• Compact and Uniform: Reliable size and branching for tidy plantings and containers.

Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' pairs an early start and season long color with sturdy, low maintenance performance, delivering a durable, pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.