Summer Solstice Echinacea is a compact freely branching native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and aromatic dark green foliage. Heavy blooms of fragrant flowers with bright yellow overlapping petals and white bases around the large cones begin in late spring and all through summer. 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: NA Native Hybrid Height: 1.5' - 2’ Spread: 1.5' - 2’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Spring , Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to aster yellows disease and eriophyid mites. Heat and drought tolerant. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Garden , Rock Gardens , Groundcover , Native Gardens , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris , Baby’s Breath , Salvia IMAGE: Photos by UGA Trial Gardens , Echinacea 'Sombrero® Summer Solstice' *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.