BIG SKY™ 'Sunrise' Yellow Coneflower

BIG SKY™ 'Sunrise' is a fragrant yellow coneflower with soft citron petals and a central cone that opens green before turning gold. Its sturdy stems and flowers up to five inches wide make this named selection especially useful in a sunny border or cut-flower garden. ## Flowers and placement ItSaul identifies the plant as Echinacea 'Sunrise' PP16235 and lists zones 4–9 and a mature height of 30–36 inches. The catalog’s height range matches that profile, and the existing width is retained because the source does not provide a spread. Plant in full sun or give afternoon shade in hotter conditions. The green foliage forms a backdrop for summer flowers and works well with orange-flowered perennials. ## Growing The ItSaul growing guidance says established coneflowers tolerate dry soil and lists average to dry moisture, medium growth, butterflies and songbirds, drought tolerance, and summer flowering for Sunrise. Provide well-drained soil and water consistently while the roots establish. ItSaul also identifies the flowers as fragrant and suitable for cutting. ## Maintenance Deadhead when you want a tidier border and more flowers through the season. Leave some mature seed heads if you want winter structure and a food source for birds. Source: [ItSaul Plants, Sunrise](https://www.itsaulplants.com/plantname/echinacea-sunrise); series background: [Walters Gardens, Richard Saul breeder profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/article.php?ID=131).