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Plant Brief

Echinacea 'Harvest Moon'
from Richard Saul
USA

Introduced 2007

The first true-gold Coneflower with golden petals fanned around a golden cone. This richly coloured variety is the most fragrant of the Big Sky series.

Height: 27”/ 70cm
Spread: 18" / 45cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: July-August

Common name:
Coneflower

Patent status:
USA: PPAF
Europe: PBR applied for

The Breeder

Richard Saul
By Miriam Young
The gardening world is a finer place thanks to Richard Saul. His emergence as one of the world’s leading plant breeders appears to be a triumph of destiny that we can all be thankful for.

The Story Behind the Plant

A Problem Solved!
By Miriam Young
E. 'Harvest Moon' is a result of a breeding experiment to make E. purpurea more suitable for the southern US climate.

Growing Tips

All you need to Know
By Miriam Young

Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception.

Related Varieties

The Big Sky
By Miriam Young
Echinacea 'Harvest Moon' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series.

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