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Echinacea 'Chiquita'

Also Known As

  • Chiquita Coneflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Echinacea 'Chiquita' plant details

Echinacea 'Chiquita' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinacea 'Chiquita'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinacea 'Chiquita'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one fabulous coneflower! Featuring, bold, fragrant, banana-yellow flowers from July to frost on a compact one foot mound. The blooms sit on sturdy 14" stems just above the bushy, deep-green foliage. This butterfly attracting beauty is perfect for borders, containers and vases. S/M PP24505
Echinacea 'Chiquita' simply has it all; a naturally short habit, high crown count, very large flowers for a dwarf and a lovely, soft yellow color. No other Echinacea has this color or habit. As a container plant, 'Chiquita' is a star performer and in the garden, nothing could light up a tight space like this fragrant, easy to grow gem.
Echinacea 'Chiquita' has a naturally short habit, a high crown count, very large flowers for a dwarf and a lovely, soft yellow colour. As a container plant, 'Chiquita' is a star performer and in the garden nothing could light up the front of the border like this fragrant, easy to grow cultivar. A member of the Prairie Pixies Series. Echinacea in coastal BC should be planted in hot, dry, sunny spots with thin, average to poor soils for best overwintering.

Gardening facts about Echinacea 'Chiquita' plant

How to Grow Echinacea 'Chiquita'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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