Echinacea, Coneflower 'Katie Saul'

Echinacea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Echinacea (ek-in-AY-shee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vallejo, California

Denver, Colorado

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Norton, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Tuckerton, New Jersey

Averill Park, New York

Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania

Fombell, Pennsylvania

Roscoe, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Mc Lean, Virginia

Concrete, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Hartford, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
2
negatives
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Vallejo, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2010 | negative

My plants are vigorous and growing well in Vallejo, but there's a problem with the flowers. Although the flowers last a long time, for m...Read More

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(zone 4a), QC | August 2008 | negative

It died the first year I planted it. I bought another one the following year and it died again. I did not plant it at the same spot. I ...Read More

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McLean, VA (Zone 6b) | July 2008 | positive

The flowers are beautiful, but this the second season in a row that the leaves are discolored. They turn whitish, as if suffering from ...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

For info purposes only:

Developed by Itsaul Plants of Georgia, the Big Sky™ series of Echinaceas are crosses of E. purpu...Read More

B
Locust Grove, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

The first two-toned coneflower in the Big Sky series. Just released!

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