Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' (Big Kahuna Coneflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusEchinacea
Cultivar'Big Kahuna'
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginTerra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Part of the Prairie Pillars™ Collection

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - 4
Temperature (°F)-30 - 40
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionClumping, upright plant with very large orange flowers that appear in large numbers.
ShapeClumping, upright.
LandscapeGreat for use in mass plantings, mixed beds, or in a cut flower garden.
PropagationPropagate through division or root cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average soil.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionNotably strong stems.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are very large with a beautiful mango-honey colour sitting above the foliage with a sweet scent.

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