Color Coded® 'One in a Melon' Coneflower (Echinacea hybrid)

The One in a Melon Coneflower is a stunning addition to any garden, with its vibrant cantaloupe-colored blooms and perfectly matching melon-hued cones. Each flower features large, 5–5½-inch wide petals that radiate a warm, cheerful tone. Not only does this coneflower captivate the eye, but it also serves a functional purpose by attracting bees and butterflies, enhancing the natural beauty of your garden. When left intact through the winter months, its seed heads will draw in a variety of birds, adding life to your landscape even in colder weather. With its striking color and ability to resist deer, the One in a Melon Coneflower is a resilient and showstopping flower that will continue to charm year after year. 24-26 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide at maturity Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily) Space plants 18-20 inches apart for best results Produces fragrant, cantaloupe orange flowers summer through fall Maintains green foliage spring to frost Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting Attracts bees, butterflies and resists deer Native to North America, drought tolerant Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners® Continuous Release Fertilizer in spring. Grow in sunny and hot locations with well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom  Read our guide to get started with planning a garden