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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 25 inches
Plant Spread: 22 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: July, August, September, October
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
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: PP22775; EU32328

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Trade name information:
Series: Bird
Cultivar name: 'Firebird'
Common names
  • Coneflower

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Photo by MargieNY
Photo by MargieNY

Date: 2010-02-09
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. wwwterranovanurseries.c
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-06-30

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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