General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 33 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Red
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. July, August, September, October.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22807; EU32330

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Trade name information:
Series: Prairie Pillars™
Cultivar name: 'Hot Lava'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Date: 2009-06-11
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. wwwterranovanurseries.c

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2009-07-02

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