- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Bring the meadow into your landscape with the Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower. This Echinacea variety features a large red cone surrounded by raspberry pink petals with white tips. The flowers have a very unique and eye-catching appearance. The flowers bloom on tall stems that also feature dark green foliage near the base.
Coneflowers are known as easy to maintain, and the Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower is no exception. Feature this plant in beds, borders, or mass plantings for a burst of color all summer long. This plant grows well in containers, and the flowers can be trimmed for use in arrangements. Butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy the flowers, and birds appreciate the seeds available in the fall. This coneflower is a hardy plant that grows as a perennial in zones 3 through 8.
Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower Care
The Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower needs full sun and dry conditions to thrive. The soil must be well drained because this plant does not tolerate wet conditions. Water during a dry spell to help support growth. Coneflowers are not heavy feeders, but an application of balanced fertilizer in the spring encourages plenty of growth.
Remove dead or damaged growth as necessary. Propagate the Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower by division in the fall.
Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower Spacing
Tall upright stems reach 20 to 24 inches high and spread out 18 to 24 inches. Plants will fill in with time, but create a dense planting by spacing the Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Playful Meadow Mama™ Coneflower |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Echinacea 'Playful Meadow Mama' |
- SKU:
- 1231010743-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
