Echinacea x 'Hot Papaya' ~ Hot Papaya Echinacea, Coneflower fall-color Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

while the upper stems gain bright red hues

Camellia in Tucson AZ

Soldier butterfly

It's also a fast grower and can reach up to 20-40 feet in length

Echinacea x 'Hot Papaya' ~ Hot Papaya Echinacea, Coneflower fall-color Cephalotaxus harringtoniaHot Papaya Echinacea is a freely branching native perennial with strong upright stems that do not need staking and bright green foliage. The fully double fragrant flowers have drooping orange red petals with pom pom like center cones and bloom from summer into fall. Thrives in full sun and well drained soils. The double flowers may attract less butterflies and bees, but spent stems will stay erect and attract birds if not removed. Drought tolerant.