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Echinacea 'Sundown'
Common Name: Sundown Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Sundown’ — commonly called Sundown Coneflower — is a long-blooming perennial valued for its warm apricot to orange flowers that may deepen to rosy or copper tones, all centered by prominent dark cones, appearing 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 glowing, sunset-like color make it a standout in borders and pollinator plantings. 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 Warm, changing tones provide dynamic summer color Long bloom period ensures continuous interest 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 | Fast |
| Zone: | 4 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Upright, Clumping |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |