Marcella Coneflower

About this plant

Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Rainbow' (Marcella Coneflower) is a dazzling perennial known for its robust blooms and captivating color spectrum. This exceptional cultivar boasts large, daisy-like flowers with hues ranging from sunny yellows and soft oranges to rich reds and magenta pinks, creating a living rainbow in your landscape. Marcella Coneflower is not just a pretty face; it's a garden workhorse, offering season-long interest and attracting a bounty of beneficial insects. Its sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers make it an excellent choice for cutting gardens, perennial borders, and cottage garden designs. Enjoy the continuous display of color from early summer through fall, adding a touch of natural elegance and vibrancy to your outdoor space. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other sun-loving perennials.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought, heat, humidity, and poor soils. Avoid wet winter soils. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.