Echinacea 'Sunseekers Tequila Sunrise' is a compact floriferous coneflower known for its vibrant multicolored blooms that shift from golden yellow to coral and deep orange. Its upright branching stems hold daisy shaped flowers above dark green foliage, and the blooms persist through the summer into early fall. This selection is particularly striking in mass plantings, cut flower arrangements, and color driven border designs.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soils; tolerates average to dry conditions
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from native Echinacea species found in central and eastern North America. While 'Sunseekers Tequila Sunrise' itself is a hybrid, it retains many pollinator supporting qualities of its native lineage.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Draws a wide range of butterflies such as Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails who feed on its long lasting nectar supply.
Bees
- Visited by native bumblebees, sweat bees, and honeybees who are drawn to the large central cones for abundant nectar and pollen.
Moths
- Attracts dusk flying moths including the White Lined Sphinx Moth, which visits during twilight hours in late summer.
Birds
- Goldfinches and other seed eating songbirds feed on the dried seed heads in fall and winter adding seasonal interest and ecological value.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to ensure airflow and strong upright structure when planted in groups.
Landscape Placement
- Well suited for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, and perennial meadows where bold color and wildlife activity are desired.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Wood Sage) - Deep violet flower spikes and upright growth habit accentuate warm tones of Echinacea blooms.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Provides overlapping bloom time and sunny yellow flowers that harmonize in mixed beds.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Soft silvery foliage and long blooming haze of lavender blue flowers echo prairie aesthetics.
- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' - Tall airy spires of lavender blue flowers provide contrast and attract complementary pollinators.
- Allium 'Millenium' - Dense globes of lavender purple flowers on tidy clumps offer contrast in both texture and bloom shape.