Jupiter Echinacea is a free-branching clumping native perennial with strong stems that do not need staking and medium green lance-shaped foliage.  Jupiter Echinacea has huge 5-6” fragrant flowers with downward arching peach rays to pink petals and a dark orange center cones that bloom from late spring to late summer, and occasionally an additional bloom in fall.  Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.  The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites.  Heat and drought tolerant.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Yarrow, Wild Bergamont, Catmint