PRIMA Saffron Coneflower

PRIMA Saffron Coneflower (Echinacea PRIMA 'Saffron')

PRIMA Saffron Coneflower (Echinacea PRIMA 'Saffron') is a true dwarf, heavy blooming coneflower prized for rich saffron yellow petals that mellow to warm honey around a copper cone on naturally compact, well branched plants. From early summer into fall it delivers bold, sunfast color and clean foliage, providing reliable performance for small gardens, front borders, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Large, saturated golden petals hold their brightness in heat and full sun, while short internodes create a dense, uniform mound that resists flopping. Continuous bud set sustains flowers for months. Nectar rich blooms draw bees and butterflies; dried cones add texture and provide natural seed for finches late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade is acceptable in very 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: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 12 to 16 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Jewel toned gold blooms light up the front of beds.
• Containers: Naturally compact habit is perfect for patio pots and balcony planters.
• Pollinator Gardens: Dependable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Edging and Massing: Plant in drifts for a tidy ribbon of summer color.
• Cut Flowers: Short but sturdy stems for cheerful, small scale bouquets.

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 PRIMA Saffron Coneflower?

• True Dwarf Form: Big coneflower color on a small, space saving plant.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Excellent nectar source and winter seed.
• Design Versatility: Fits tight beds, containers, and formal edges.

Echinacea PRIMA 'Saffron' concentrates glowing golden color and long lasting bloom on a compact, low maintenance frame, delivering a pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.