'SUMMERINA ORANGE' Echibeckia (Echibeckia x 'summerina orange')

An inter-generic cross between two popular perennials offering the appearance of Rudbeckia with the hardiness of Echinacea. The advantages are longer lasting flowers, a long blooming season from early-summer through fall and extra large flowers. 'Summerina Orange' features large 3" flowers consisting of two-toned bright-orange petals surrounding a large dark-brown cone. Height to 24".

Zones 6-9. This selection should be mulched in Zone 5 for best overwintering potential.