Echinacea ‘Big Sky Sundown’ is a cultivar of the well-known Echinacea plant, commonly referred to as coneflower. This particular variety is distinguished by its vibrant flower coloration, displaying a range of sunset hues from orange to deep red. Its robust stems support the distinctive cone-shaped central disk surrounded by petals, contributing to its ornamental appeal.
This coneflower offers numerous advantages. Its visual appeal enhances gardens and landscapes, providing a long bloom time and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Like other Echinacea varieties, it is valued for its potential medicinal properties, although specific research on ‘Big Sky Sundown’ is limited. Historically, Echinacea has been used to support the immune system.
