Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower

Name: Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 22008
Price: 38.31 USD
Availability: InStock

Echinacea x 'PAS1308374'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant your Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can handle a little shade, full sun brings out the most vibrant orange blooms and strongest stems that won't flop over.
Soil: These perennials thrive in well-drained soil and hate having "wet feet." If you are gardening in heavy clay, amend the site generously with compost or plant in a raised mound to ensure excess water drains away quickly.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist for the first season to help the deep taproot get established. Once settled, this Coneflower is quite drought-tolerant, though weekly watering during the hottest part of summer keeps the foliage lush and bloom production steady.

Pruning Tips

Deadheading spent blooms encourages the plant to produce fresh flowers all season long. In late fall, you can leave the seed heads standing to feed goldfinches and add winter interest, or cut the stems back to the ground in early spring before new growth emerges.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new leaves appear to kickstart the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing or using high-nitrogen products, which can lead to leggy, weak growth and fewer flowers.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee

Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Gorgeous juicy hues, the Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower Collection (Echinacea x 'PAS1308374') will add an exotic flair to your landscape with its array of orange, copper, apricot and citrusy tones! Each large ray flower subtly changes its orange intensity as it ages giving each plant a wide range of orange tones. Each bloom is highlighted by the typical Coneflower spikey ball of pollen-covered, darker centers. These enticing landing pads call every pollinator around to join your garden!

The strong stems of Soft Orange Coneflowers stand up to sun and weather, forming hardy mounds of coarse, deep green lance-shaped, glossy foliage. They look great long before the flowers appear, then all summer you'll enjoy flushes of big bold blooms, with sporadic flushes of flowers until frost (especially if you remember to deadhead often). Just leave a few blooms at the end of the season for birds like Goldfinches to find a feast in the seedpods.

Artisan™ Coneflowers are fantastic xeric and fire-wise perennials. Heat and humidity tolerant, they thrive in full sun all day long, but won't feed the deer and bunnies. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, there's little these tough hybrid Coneflowers can't handle. All this and they still look fantastic in a vase as the focal point of your bouquets!

Planting and Application:

Plant these drought-tolerant perennials in your pollinator and modern wildflower gardens, or as sun garden edging or border plants. These big landing pads are an open invitation to both nectar-sipping pollinators and bees looking to gather pollen! Add pops of color to mixed plantings and Rock Gardens! Display this color-changing Coneflower all on its own as a fantastic specimen and focal point plant in patio and porch pots! Or amp up the show by plating en masse along hot, dry swaths of sunbaked ground, or along that tricky hell strip by the road or sidewalk!

Try combining Soft Orange with other Artisan™ Coneflowers like Red or Yellow Ombre for a full sunset and sunrise garden party! Soft Orange Coneflowers look gorgeous planted among other warm-colored flowering perennials like Rudbeckia, Gaillardia, Butterfly Weed Plants, Daylilies, and Red Hot Poker! Pair with red and orange Roses and ornamental grasses, or clash with purple Russian Sage, Liatris, and Allium, or Burgundy Yarrows and Veronica.

Light to Dark Range of Orange Color-Changing Ray Flowers
Coarse Glossy, Dark Green Pointed Leaves
Tough, Hardy Perennial Mounding Plants
Vital For Pollinators & Cut Flower Bouquets
Borders & Edging, Rock Gardens, Colorful Accents & En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Echinacea hybrids are low-maintenance sun-loving herbaceous perennials that thrive in tough conditions once established. Plant in about any kind of well-drained soil with regular moisture for new plants, but after, Coneflowers are very drought tolerant. For best flowering though, provide supplemental moisture throughout tough times and hot summers. Mulch mounds with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips. Deadhead to encourage new blooms, then prune back mounds in late fall after the foliage yellows.

Full Sun
Thrives in Most Well-Drained Soil Types
Moderate Moisture & Low Water Needs Once Established
Xeric, Drought, Firewise & Adaptable
Low-Maintenance - Prune Back Late Fall

Juice up your garden with the fantastic array of orangey blooms of the Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower! Hurry and reserve these newest perennial gems for your landscape today from NatureHills.com!

Botanical Name

Echinacea x 'PAS1308374'
Class
- Asterales
Species

x
Cultivar

PAS1308374
Growing Zones

4-9
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Orange
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Yellow
Native

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA hardiness zones is Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower suitable for?

Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. This wide hardiness range means it can handle both cold northern winters and hot southern summers. Plant in full sun for best performance in your zone.

What is the mature height and width of Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower?

Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower typically reaches 24-30 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide at maturity. These sturdy perennials form attractive mounds of glossy foliage that look great even before blooming begins. Space plants 18-24 inches apart for proper air circulation and room to spread.

Is Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower deer resistant and rabbit proof?

Yes, Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower is both deer and rabbit resistant. These tough perennials won't feed deer and bunnies, making them excellent choices for areas with wildlife pressure. Plant them confidently in exposed locations where other flowers might get browsed.

What are the soil requirements and does it need well-drained soil?

Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower thrives in well-drained soil and is extremely drought-tolerant once established. These hardy perennials adapt to poor soils and excel in xeric conditions throughout zones 4-9. Plant in full sun with good drainage for best performance.

What are the care requirements like pruning, deadheading, or winter prep?

Deadhead spent blooms regularly through summer to encourage continued flowering until frost. Leave some late-season blooms for goldfinches to feed on the seedpods. No special winter prep needed in zones 4-9. Shop Nature Hills for this low-maintenance beauty.

Can I plant it in containers or pots, and what size?

Yes, Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower grows well in containers and makes a fantastic specimen plant for patio and porch pots. Use a pot at least 12-16 inches wide to accommodate the mature root system. Choose containers with drainage holes and place in full sun for best blooming.

How is it shipped—bare root, potted, or dormant—and is it in bloom?

Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflowers ship as potted plants, not bare root or dormant stock. They typically arrive without blooms since shipping stress can cause flowers to drop. Plant immediately in zones 4-9 for best establishment before peak growing season.