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

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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

By: Forestfarm

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.