Eye-Catcher™ Tanager Coneflower

Plant in spring in average, well-drained soil, spacing 18–24 inches apart. Tanager produces vibrant, warm orange-red flowers with a dark central cone — a bold, tropical-looking color combination. It adapts to average garden conditions without special preparation. Water regularly for the first few weeks, then reduce as the plant becomes established and heat-tolerant.

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, or leave seed heads for birds. Divide every three to four years in spring. No heavy fertilizing is needed. The warm orange-red color is outstanding in the late summer garden and pairs beautifully with deep purples, bronzes, and golds. An important nectar source for bees and butterflies. Eye-catching and reliable in mixed borders and cutting gardens.