Echinacea 'Noortdeli' ~ Monrovia® Delicious Candy® Coneflower zone-7 then red and persist until

then red and persist until frost attracting butterflies

IMAGES: Joanna Boisse

Saskatchewan

though it can tolerate more direct light in cooler climates with consistent moisture

semi-double flowers bloom in early spring are followed by small bitter black cherries

Echinacea 'Noortdeli' ~ Monrovia® Delicious Candy® Coneflower zone-7 then red and persist untilDelicious Candy Coneflower is a freely branching compact native perennial with strong upright stems and deep green foliage. The large semi double fuchsia pink flowers with pompom cones bloom all through summer and into fall if deadheaded. 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. Drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America;