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Echinacea 'Hot Summer' PP20687

Common Name: Hot Summer Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Hot Summer’ — commonly called Hot Summer Coneflower — is a vigorous, long-blooming perennial valued for its large, daisy-like flowers that open in bright golden yellow and mature to warm shades of orange and red, often displaying multiple colors at once from early summer into fall. Dark green, slightly coarse foliage forms a sturdy clump and remains attractive through the season, sometimes developing muted tones in fall. Its upright, well-branched habit and strong stems make it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky conditions
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds (seed heads)

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Upright, clump-forming perennial with strong, branching stems
Excellent for borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and cut flower use
Unique color transition provides dynamic, multi-toned summer interest
Long bloom period offers continuous color
Deer resistant and low maintenance

Maintenance:
Deadhead to extend blooming or leave seed heads for winter interest
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Divide clumps every few years if needed

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	18-24''
Height:	24-30"
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	4–9
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees, Birds
Exposure:	Full Sun
Shape:	Clumping, Arching
Soil Type	Well Drained
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green