Echinacea 'Summer Sky'

Hybrid Coneflower, Summer Sky

Echinacea ‘Summer Sky’ — commonly called Summer Sky Coneflower — is a long-blooming perennial valued for its large, soft peach to apricot flowers with subtle pink undertones and prominent orange-brown cones that appear 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 unique, warm pastel coloring make it a standout in borders and pollinator plantings.

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, cut flower gardens, and pollinator gardens
Soft, shifting tones add unique color contrast in summer plantings
Long bloom period provides extended seasonal interest
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

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

Well Drained

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No