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Echinacea 'Sunrise' PPAF

Sunrise Coneflower, Hybrid Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Sunrise’ — commonly called Sunrise Coneflower — is a long-blooming perennial valued for its soft buttery-yellow flowers with a light, sweet fragrance and prominent green to golden 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 soft, glowing color make it an excellent choice for 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, pollinator gardens, and cut flower use
Soft yellow tones blend well with a wide range of perennials
Light fragrance adds additional garden appeal
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
Orange, Yellow
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting
Shape
Clumping, Upright
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No