Big Sky Sundown™ Coneflower
Echinacea x 'Evan Saul'
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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 |
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| $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 |
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| 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
Big Sky Sundown™ Coneflower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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 RateFast
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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 3-9
The super saturated Big Sky Sundown™ Coneflower PP17,659 (Echinacea x 'Evan Saul') is a hybrid Coneflower in the Big Sky™ series with flowers that start out being fluorescent rose-pink, then change to bright rosy red-orange! They eventually fade to soft purple-pink. Not only that, these are very fragrant!
The Sundown™ Coneflower blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, providing nectar and pollen to a wide variety of Pollinators. This Coneflower is literally covered in masses of blooms! The vibrancy of this unusual color is quite stunning and makes a grand addition to a sunny garden area!
The stunning flowers of Sundown™ occur on strong stems and long, dark-green stems with dark-green foliage mounds that grow fast throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9! Growing up to 3 feet tall when in bloom, these dark green mounds spread 2 feet wide at maturity! Coneflowers are known for their large spikey flower heads that turn to seed in the fall, which will attract songbirds to come feast!
Planting and Application:
The bold highly-saturated blooms and their color-changing flowers will become brilliant spectacles in your sun garden! Plant among your beds and borders, anywhere you want to attract all the attention from neighbors, butterflies, and customers if you are a business owner!
Either in a container or mixed planter, Big Sky Sundown™ Coneflowers are brilliant perennials that fit right in and save space while standing tall in your container gardens, as well as growing into tall focal points in your landscaping beds! Groupings, long winding or straight rows, and en masse plantings simply amplify this vibrant color!
A must-have for Cut Flower gardens and Pollinator borders, these plants shine in the upscale prairie and wildflower garden while adding some modern styling and drama to the Cottage garden, Rock Garden, and sunny courtyards. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Coneflowers increase immune function and reduce the effects of cold and flu.
- Brilliant Saturated Red-Orange Flowers
- Super Dark-Green Foliage & Dark Red Centers
- Bold & Fragrant Cut Flowers
- Attracts Birds, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Specimens, Accents, Bold Sun Garden Focal Points & Prairie Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For best results, plant these herbaceous perennials in full sun in a well-drained area for the strongest stems and healthiest roots. New plants need regular moisture their first year, but 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 without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improve general appearance. Divide your plants every 3-4 years to maintain their flowering vigor.
- Full Sun Perennials
- Moderate Moisture Access
- Any Well-Drained Soil & Regular Fertility
- Prune Early Spring & Deadhead For Reblooms
- Pest & Deer Resistant & Drought Tolerant
Big bold blooms, the Big Sky Sundown™ Coneflower will add that impressive wow factor to your sun garden beds and borders! Hurry and order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery and start turning heads this year!
