
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 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees, Birds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Shape: | Clumping, Arching |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |