General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 18 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Other: Orange-red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. June - September.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; PBRAF

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Trade name information:
Series: Butterfly™
Trade Name: Postman
Cultivar name: 'Butterfly Postman'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-08-13
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Dec 29, 2016 8:23 PM concerning plant:
    Postman is named for the beautiful tropical red-banded butterfly.

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