Echinacea Rocky Top

Rocky Top Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Rocky Top’ — commonly called Rocky Top Coneflower — is a long-blooming perennial valued for its large, bright rosy-pink flowers with slightly reflexed petals and prominent orange-brown 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 vigorous growth 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
Reliable flowering and strong garden performance
Long bloom period provides consistent summer 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

Height

24-30"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Hot Pink, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Normal, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No