Echinacea 'Harvest Moon' PPAF

Harvest Moon Coneflower, Hybrid Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Harvest Moon’ PPAF — commonly called Harvest Moon Coneflower — is a compact, long-blooming perennial valued for its soft golden-yellow 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 upright, sturdy habit and abundant blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–22 in
Height: 18–24 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, cut flower gardens, and pollinator plantings
Long bloom period provides warm, golden 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

18-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Gold, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No