Echinacea 'Hot Summer' PP20687

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

Height

24-30"

Width

18-24''

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Well Drained

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No