Proven Winners® Lakota™ Santa Fe Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Santa Fe'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Winners® Lakota™ Santa Fe Coneflower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 4-8
Have you ever driven through the Midwest and wondered how in the world they did it? How did those intrepid first pioneers ever cross this big country in their covered wagons with no real roads and nothing but miles and miles of prairie?
Perhaps they were helped along by the beauty found in those miles and miles of prairies, covered in beautiful grasses and wildflowers! One of the most prevalent flowers found in the tall-grass prairies was the native Coneflower! These are super hardy in even tough situations. The first settlers probably saw them in shades of yellows and purples, but thanks to modern breeding techniques we have them in an array of technicolors!
The Proven Winners® Lakota™ Santa Fe Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Santa Fe') which is a stunning new strain is awash in shades of rich red - including barn-red, orange-red, and pinkish-red. It adds a big pop of color wherever it's planted throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8!
Planting and Application:
The strong branching and lush mounds of green leaves only grow 1-2 feet tall and wide when in bloom and mature! So plant Santa Fe as edging, as cute little container specimens, and as small-space focal points throughout your sunny landscape! Flowering all summer through the autumn, the varied shades will make you fall in love!
The brilliant hues that mix all the colors of the sunset mix and match among other warm-to-hot hues in the Rock Garden, Cottage border, and mixed perennial garden! The spicy hues are a must-have for the Pollinator Garden and Cutting Garden where your vase bouquets and your Hummingbirds and pollinators will enjoy Santa Fe's varied vivid colors and fragrant nectar! The more you cut for your arrangements, the more it blooms!
Use these darling little perennials as edging, as front-of-the-border accent groupings, and en masse because these may be sweet and petite flowering plants, but have their native hardiness and low-maintenance nature! Handing sun, heat, humidity, drought, and poor soil with ease!
- Flowers With Multiple Shades of Warm Red
- Fragrant Flowers For Pollinators & Cut Flower Bouquets
- Long-Lasting Blooms - Summer to Fall
- Compact Dwarf Coneflower
- Small-Space Specimens, Bold Sun Garden Focal Points & Container Plants!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For best results, these herbaceous perennials need to be planted in the full sun in a well-drained soil area to ensure they grow the strongest stems and the healthiest roots. New plants need regular moisture their first year, but once established, Coneflowers only need supplemental moisture during prolonged drought and extreme heat. All plants appreciate a 3-4-inch layer of arborist mulch and Nature Hills Root Booster to keep your plants stress-free.
Coneflowers rebloom best with regular deadheading, this will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improve general appearance. Prune these plants in late fall or very early spring depending on if you want winter interest and to feed birds the seedheads in the autumn or not. Divide your plants every 3-4 years to maintain their flowering vigor.
- Full Sun Perennials
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Drought-Tolerant Once Established
- Deadhead Often & Prune Early Spring
- Deer, Rabbit & Pest-Resistant
Show off these amazing colors! Proven Winners® Lakota™ Santa Fe Coneflowers make a sweet addition to your landscape! Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery and enjoy colorful perennials delivered to your doorstep!
