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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 20 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Wagon wheel petal pattern
Flower Color: White
Yellow
Other: Emerging pale cream, the flowers, as they age get a bright lemon colored lip
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: July, August, September, October
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Carnival™
Cultivar name: 'Ferris Wheel'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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