Echinacea 'Crazy Pink'

Hybrid Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Crazy Pink’ — commonly called Crazy Pink Coneflower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its bright, vivid pink flowers with prominent orange-brown cones that appear from early summer into fall. Dark green, slightly coarse foliage forms a tidy, well-branched clump and remains attractive through the season, sometimes developing muted tones in fall. Its sturdy, upright habit and abundant blooms make it ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator plantings.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 16–20 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, compact, clump-forming perennial with strong stems
Excellent for borders, containers, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens
Long bloom period provides bright summer color
Seed heads offer winter interest if left standing
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

16-20"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Orange, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Upright

Drought tolerant

Yes