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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Golden yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP: 17652

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Trade name information:
Series: Big Sky™
Trade Name: Harvest Moon
Cultivar name: 'Matthew Saul'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Photo by Snapshot
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-06-25

Date: 2010-07-16
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2011-07-22
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-06-25
Location: Wisconsin
Date: 2011-07-22
Zone 4 Wisconsin
Location: WA
Date: Summer
Very fragrant with lots of bloom.

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Central MD zone 6
Date: 2012-07-14
Photo taken @ Perfect Pernnials nursery York, Pa
Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2013-06-07
Bloom just developing.
Photo by abhege
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-06-25
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2016-10-07
Location: central Illinois
Date: 9-13-16
Location: Sun Zone 6a
Date: 2012-08-02
Late season bloom
Location: Sun Zone 6a
Date: 2012-08-02
Location: Sun Zone 6a
Date: 2012-08-02
First year, just planted in June.

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Pembroke, GA
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
Date: 2011-06-30
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-26
Newly planted
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Comments:
  • Posted by NJBob (Vernon N.J. - Zone 6b) on Oct 12, 2011 8:45 AM concerning plant:
    Also known as Big Sky Harvest Moon.
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 19, 2011 6:55 AM concerning plant:
    From the Big Sky Series of Echinacea. Introduced by ItSaul Plants of Atlanta, Georgia, Echinacea Harvest Moon 'Matthew Saul' has beautiful golden flowers reminiscent of the color of a harvest moon. A vigorous grower, flowers have slightly reflexed overlapping petals. Loves heat and at least 4 - 6 hours of full sun per day. Attracts butterflies and birds.
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