Echinacea 'Sweet Sandia'

Echinacea ‘Sweet Sandia’ is a compact coneflower with broad pink petals edged in honeydew green and a deep red-orange center. Its two-tone flowers rise above green foliage and bring a warm accent to summer and early-fall plantings. ## Site and season Plan for a plant about 24 inches tall and 16 inches wide. The breeder’s nursery profile lists full sun or part shade, green foliage, and flowers from midsummer into early fall. It describes low-to-moderate soil moisture and specifically does not classify this cultivar as drought tolerant. ## Garden use Place it near a path or patio, or use it in a sunny mixed border. The flowers are suitable for cutting, and the source reports visits from bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its compact size can also suit a container with room for the crown and flowering stems. [Stonehouse Nursery](https://stonehousenursery.com/plant/echinacea-sweet-sandia-tnechss-pp33560/) identifies the selection as ‘TNECHSS’ PP33560 and names Terra Nova Nurseries as its breeder. ## Maintenance Give it well-drained soil and water according to local conditions, especially while establishing. Its low-to-moderate moisture preference does not establish drought tolerance.